St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy — Secondary School in Manchester

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St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Manchester, M25 1JH

1,066 Pupils

1,150 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

21.90% FSM %

567 Boys

499 Girls

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

St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Bury, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 1,066 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,150. Current headteacher: Emma Keenan.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bury or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bury
Region	North West
Administrative District	Bury
Parliamentary Constituency	Bury South
Ward	Sedgley
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-08-2020
UKPRN	10086304
URN	148050
Data Last Updated	12-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Catherine Parkinson	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Denis Breen	Local Governor	03/11/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Emma Keenan	Local Governor	01/01/2025	02/11/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Mary Madzova	Local Governor	24/10/2024	23/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ciara O'Leary	Local Governor	01/11/2024	31/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Patrick Obidoyin	Local Governor	28/08/2024	27/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Elizabeth Sheader	Local Governor	01/10/2023	30/09/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lousie Shelly	Local Governor	24/10/2024	23/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Katrina Smith	Local Governor	16/11/2022	15/11/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Sean Thorpe	Local Governor	04/11/2024	26/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

St Hilda's Church of England Primary School

0.33 km • Manchester

Other

Park View Primary School

0.64 km • Manchester

Other

Manchester Mesivta School

0.68 km • Prestwich

Other

Sedgley Park Community Primary School

0.7 km • Manchester

Other

Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy

0.71 km • Manchester

Other

Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy

0.78 km • Manchester

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Manchester, Bury.

How many pupils does St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy have?

St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy has 1,066 pupils, with a capacity of 1,150.

What is the age range at St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What is the admissions policy at St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

The admissions policy at St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is: Non-selective.

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

Yes, St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is Mrs Emma Keenan.

Where is St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy located?

St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is at Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1JH, in the Bury local authority, North West.

Does St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy currently open?

St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Emma Keenan

Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1JH

01617736436

www.stmonicas.stoccat.org.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 148050

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026