St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Address: Bury Old Road, Prestwich
Town/City: Manchester
County: Greater Manchester
Postcode: M25 1JH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0161 773 6436
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Keenan
Capacity: 1150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1032 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.2%

Location and administration

URN: 148050
DfE Number: 351/4006
UKPRN: 10086304
UPRN: 100012688894
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bury (E08000002)
Constituency: Bury South (E14001145)
Electoral Ward: Sedgley (E05014165)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 382411E, 403361N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 31' 38.11" N 2° 15' 59.97" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGPGM+W8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Denis Breen - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Anita Breheny - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Mrs Emma Keenan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 2 November 2025.
  • Mrs Mary Madzova - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 October 2028.
  • Mrs Ciara O'Leary - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2028.
  • Mr Patrick Obidoyin - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 August 2028.
  • Mrs Catherine Parkinson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Sheader - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mrs Lousie Shelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 October 2028.
  • Mrs Katrina Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 November 2026.
  • Mr Sean Thorpe - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 November 2025.