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St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Kelly Drive, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 9EB, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.4 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
454
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 97% of parents recommending it. While 53% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 77% nationally, the percentage achieving a higher standard is notably low at just 2%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, although there is room for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (38 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School has high expectations
97%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
74%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.6%
Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.45666, -2.97625 · L20 9EB
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104905
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Monica's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Monica's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is St Monica's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Monica's Catholic Primary School scores 46.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Monica's Catholic Primary School?
Based on 38 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Monica's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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