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St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

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St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1JH

Academy sponsor led
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,066
Ages
11-16
FSM
21.9%
Attainment 8
50.4
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.6%
Basics 9-5
55.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
14.0%
EBacc APS
4.24
EBacc 9-5
6.8%
EBacc 9-4
11.3%
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About St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Bury. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.4. The school has around 1,066 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bury Old Road, Manchester, M25 1JH | More schools in Bury

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Good
  2. Jul 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Feb 2023 — Requires improvement
  4. Dec 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Monica's RC High School)
  5. Jan 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: St Monica's RC High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

What is St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy located?
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Bury (M25 1JH).
How many pupils attend St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy has around 1,066 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy with other schools?
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