The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 160
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 10.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mrs Jessica Pearson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
St Monica's Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Cobbs Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Bridgewater High School
Secondary · Very close
Broomfields Junior School
Primary · 337m away
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Primary · 899m away
Stockton Heath Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Monica's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Monica's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 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 160 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 4 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 Warrington, WA4 3AG, in the Warrington 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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