St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

About St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

St Monica’s is a Catholic community working in partnership with families, schools and parishes to teach the Catholic faith as a way of life. Jesus Christ is central to our school and our main aim is that everyone can develop their God given talents and gifts to the full, while growing in faith through prayer and service.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs E Keenan

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 88 responses • 8.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

86.4% positive 13.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

89.8% positive 8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

84.1% positive 15.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

87.5% positive 12.5% negative

My child does well at this school

87.5% positive 10.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 88 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

62.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

51.1

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.21

Progress 8

Above average

58.6%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

77.7%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

25.1% entered EBacc

17.7% achieved EBacc

215 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily J

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A Home Away from Home"

St Monica's has been a godsend for our family. The values of kindness, compassion, and respect are truly ingrained in the children and staff. My daughter has thrived in the supportive environment and we couldn't be prouder of her.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Ava M

Parent Mar 20, 2021

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

While St Monica's has many strengths, we've experienced some challenges with communication and consistency. The school's focus on faith and values is excellent, but we've felt that our child's needs haven't always been met. We're hoping for improvement in the coming years.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Liam B

Parent Jun 15, 2020

4.0

"A Well-Rounded Education"

My son attended St Monica's for five years and we were impressed with the excellent facilities and opportunities provided. The school's commitment to service and social responsibility is admirable and I'm confident it helped shape my son into the person he is today.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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