St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
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Attainment 8 of 50.4 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 50.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 76%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.21
- Confidence interval:
- [0.01, 0.40]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 222 | 50.4 | — | 75.7% | 14.0% | 4.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 215 | 51.1 | +0.21 | 73.0% | 25.1% | 4.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 225 | 48.6 | +0.11 | 67.0% | 24.0% | 4.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 223 | 50.8 | -0.02 | 68.0% | 26.0% | 4.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bury for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 148050 |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Emma Keenan |
| Trust | ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | M25 1JH |
| Latest pupils | 222 |
| FSM eligible | 21.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M25 1JH
http://www.stmonicas.stoccat.org.ukView local authority page1617736436| DfE number | 4006 |
| UKPRN | 10086304 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2020 |
| GIAS updated | 12 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 6 Mar 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 |