Question 1

Is St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?

Accepted Answer

In January 2025, Ofsted graded Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management as Good, improving on the Requires Improvement judgement in February 2023. On FindMySchool’s GCSE outcomes ranking, it is ranked 1,713th in England and 37th in Manchester, which aligns with the middle 35% of schools in England. Progress 8 is +0.21.

Question 2

Are there fees at St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

Accepted Answer

No. This is a state-funded secondary school with no tuition fees. Families should budget for standard school costs such as uniform, equipment, trips, and optional activities.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 entry?

Accepted Answer

Applications are made through Bury’s co-ordinated secondary admissions process. Families should check Bury’s current admissions timetable for the relevant application deadline and national offer day.

Question 4

Does the school have faith-based admissions criteria?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school is Roman Catholic and publishes contributory parish communities and associated primary schools in its admissions information. Families may need to complete a Supplementary Information Form and provide supporting evidence (for example baptism and sacramental evidence) depending on the criteria used.

Question 5

What are the GCSE outcomes like?

Accepted Answer

FindMySchool reports an Attainment 8 score of 50.4 and a Progress 8 score of +0.21. In FindMySchool’s GCSE outcomes ranking, the school is ranked 1,713th in England and 37th in Manchester, aligning with the middle 35% of schools in England.

Question 6

What did the latest inspection say about behaviour and safeguarding?

Accepted Answer

In January 2025, Ofsted graded Behaviour and Attitudes as Good and stated safeguarding arrangements are effective. The report describes a consistent approach to routines and expectations, with pupils understanding what is expected in lessons and around school.

Question 7

When are secondary open evenings and what are typical timings?

Accepted Answer

Bury’s admissions timetable notes open evenings typically take place in September to October ahead of the 31 October application deadline. Families should check the school’s current admissions and open event information for exact dates and booking requirements.

1st preference	156	156	100%
2nd preference	74	7	9%
3rd preference	36	2	6%
Total	271	189	70%

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