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St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Ages 11–161,066 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester, within the Bury local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,066 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.9 and 60% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 850.4
England avg 45.1 · was 51.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
England avg 45% · was 59% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths78%
England avg 65% · was 78% in 2023/24
EBacc entry14%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.24
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake24.2%
Free school meals24.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language22.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled93%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.2%
Attendance92.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence21.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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