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St Monica's Catholic Primary School
St Monica's Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3AG, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.0 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
160
Capacity
209
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 95% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 61%, which places it in the top 60% nationally, there is room for improvement as no students achieved the higher standard. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a solid reputation among parents.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (64 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
School supports development
97%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
School has high expectations
94%
Behaviour is good
92%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.4%
White Other6.3%
Asian Other5.0%
Asian Chinese5.0%
Mixed Other1.3%
White Irish1.3%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Location
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53.36466, -2.57295 · WA4 3AG
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN111322
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmonicasprimary.co.uk/
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 18 March 2025.
Is St Monica's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Monica's Catholic Primary School scores 73.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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 64 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Monica's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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