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St Monica Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Monica Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Southampton , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 358 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

358

Pupils

450

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

St Monica Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Monica Primary School?

The catchment area for St Monica Primary School is the geographic zone Southampton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, St Monica Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southampton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Southampton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southampton catchment area documents →

St Monica Primary School: 450 places, 80% filled: places available

St Monica Primary School has a published admission number of 450 places. 358 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 450 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.2% of pupils at St Monica Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Southampton.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Southampton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Southampton school admissions →

St Monica Primary School: School Information

Full address
St. Monica Road, Sholing, Southampton, SO19 8ES
Local authority
Southampton
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
35.2% of pupils
DfE URN
148004

Other Primary Schools in Southampton

If St Monica Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southampton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Monica Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Monica Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Monica Primary School?

The catchment area for St Monica Primary School is the geographic zone Southampton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Monica Primary School oversubscribed?

St Monica Primary School has a capacity of 450 places and currently has 358 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southampton.

What is the admissions policy for St Monica Primary School?

Admission to St Monica Primary School is managed by Southampton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does St Monica Primary School cover?

St Monica Primary School is a primary school in Southampton, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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