St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
URN: 148050 • Manchester M25 1JH
Overview
- Name
- St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 148050
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Keenan (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01617736436
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bury Old Road, Manchester M25 1JH
Summary
St Monica's RC High School, located in Prestwich, Manchester, is a mixed voluntary academy with a current enrollment of 1,066 pupils and a capacity of 1,150. The school is committed to fostering a Catholic community that emphasizes the development of each student's God-given talents through prayer and service. The ethos of the school is rooted in gospel values such as justice, forgiveness, and peace, promoting an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.
The curriculum at St Monica's is designed to be ambitious and accessible for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Recent inspections by Ofsted have highlighted the school's high expectations for pupil behaviour and academic achievement, noting that pupils enjoy their school experience and perform well in national examinations.
St Monica's places a strong emphasis on community engagement, working closely with families and parishes to support students' growth in faith and character. The school aims to prepare students not only academically but also as responsible and compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.
The curriculum at St Monica's is designed to be ambitious and accessible for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Recent inspections by Ofsted have highlighted the school's high expectations for pupil behaviour and academic achievement, noting that pupils enjoy their school experience and perform well in national examinations.
St Monica's places a strong emphasis on community engagement, working closely with families and parishes to support students' growth in faith and character. The school aims to prepare students not only academically but also as responsible and compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.
Useful links
- STOC Governance Portal (governance)
- Our Local Governors (governance)
- Financial Information (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Find Out More: Curriculum Information for SEND Provision (sen)
- Quicklinks (other)
- Skip to content (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wright Robinson College (79.2)
- Wright Robinson College (72.6)
- Middleton Technology School (70.2)
- Urmston Grammar School (70.2)
- Parrs Wood High School (68.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1150
- Pupils
- 1066
- Boys
- 567
- Girls
- 499
- FSM %
- 21.90
- Open date
- 2020-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1066 | 567 | 499 | 1150 | 21.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1086 | 558 | 528 | 1150 | 18.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1133 | 570 | 563 | 1150 | 14.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1133 | 570 | 563 | 1150 | 14.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1133 | 574 | 559 | 1150 | 12.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1150 |
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