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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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