St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Warrington, WA4 3AG · Warrington · primary school
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51st of 57 primary schools in Warrington we can score, 69 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,277 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 2.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 62% | 2.55 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Monica's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the String Ensemble, Guitar lunch group, Rock and Pop inclusive band lessons, School choir, Young Voices choir, and Mini Police. They perform at the Music for a Summer's Evening concert, Rock concert, Stockton Heath Festival Schools' Gospel Concert, The Brindley theatre with Accent Music, and the Young Voices concert at the MEN arena. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 152 pupils against a stated capacity of 209. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Monica’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “caring school” where pupils feel “happy and safe” and are “eager to come to school.” The inspection highlights an “ambitious” curriculum and “outstanding” personal development, with staff who are well-trained and valued by governors.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an “exemplary personal, social and health education” that prepares them “exceptionally well for life in and beyond the classroom.”
- Opportunities for personal development are “outstanding,” featuring carefully chosen trips and residential visits that encourage independence and well-being.
- Reading is “at the heart of the school’s curriculum,” with a phonics programme that helps children quickly learn sounds and develop accuracy.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified early and “achieve well from their starting points.”
- Staff apply behaviour policies consistently, ensuring pupils pay attention and learning is not interrupted.
Areas to improve
- Some subject curriculums beyond English and mathematics “lack sufficient detail,” hindering staff from designing activities that enable pupils to learn all they should.
- A small number of pupils who find reading and writing difficult do not get enough opportunity to “practise their phonics knowledge through their writing,” limiting their writing fluency.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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