SecondaryData as of May 2026

St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1JH

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

50.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

50.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	48.6	46.4
2023/24	51.1	46.4
2024/25	50.4	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.11	0.00
2023/24	+0.21	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Manchester Mesivta School

0.68 km away · Voluntary aided school

Requires improvement

The Heys School

1.17 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Manchester Jewish School for Special Education

1.17 km away · Other independent special school

Ahavas Torah Boys Academy

1.18 km away · Other independent school

Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch Schools

1.31 km away · Other independent school

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 88 responses), 78% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.4. The school has around 1,066 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 88 responses): 78% of parents would recommend St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy.

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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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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