The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 454
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mr James Gouldbourne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kelly Drive, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 9EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 736m away
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes
Secondary · 855m away
Greenacre Community Nursery School
Nursery · 869m away
Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 896m away
Hillside High School
Secondary · 913m away
Liverpool Progressive School
Independent · 965m away
Linacre Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Northcote Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Monica's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Monica's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Monica's Catholic Primary School?
St Monica's Catholic Primary School currently has 454 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Monica's Catholic Primary School take?
St Monica's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Monica's Catholic Primary School?
St Monica's Catholic Primary School is in Bootle, L20 9EB, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Monica's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Monica's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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