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St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Manchester, Bury , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1066 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,066

Pupils

1,150

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is managed by Bury and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

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St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1JH
Local authority
Bury
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
21.9% of pupils
DfE URN
148050

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

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

St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1150 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bury before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Bury, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.