St Monica's Catholic Primary School, Milton Keynes
St Monica's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Milton Keynes. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 60 schools in Milton Keynes with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Milton Keynes (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Monica's Catholic Primary School in detail
St Monica's Catholic Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "The St. Monica’s ‘Mission Statement in Action Award’ seeks out children who are living the words of our mission statement, specifically with acts of love or kindness. This helps us all to embrace and witness our mission as Christians of loving one another as Jesus did."
From the headteacher's welcome: "St Monica’s Catholic Primary School is a safe, happy and purposeful environment where children and adults thrive. We offer our children a broad and inspiring curriculum which ensures they reach their full potential socially, spiritually and academically."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at St Monica's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 78% in Milton Keynes and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 77% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Monica's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put St Monica's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 38 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Monica's Catholic Primary School are Brooksward School (0.3 miles, 80% reading, 82% maths); Downs Barn School (0.5 miles, Good); Southwood School (0.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 83% maths); and Wood End Infant & Pre-School (0.6 miles, Good).
St Monica's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Brooksward SchoolDowns Barn SchoolSouthwood SchoolWood End Infant & Pre-School
Who goes there
39.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 44.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (45%), White British (13%) and Asian (12%).
In 2026, 59 pupils (15.5%) received SEN support and 6 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rockingham Drive (southbound), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 243 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Milton Keynes (156), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Monica's Catholic Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Monica's Catholic Primary School are Stantonbury School (0.8 miles) and E-Act Ousedale School (1.6 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This is a school where pupils like learning and teachers enjoy teaching. Every pupil receives a warm welcome at this happy, friendly school. Pupils get on well together and any disagreements are quickly sorted out. They value the friendships they forge and that everyone is included. Pupils behave well and try their best in lessons. The school's mission to 'let trust, respect and love live here' is reflected in pupils' lived experiences.
Pupils benefit from many extra activities and clubs. From choir to multi-sports, there is something to spark every interest. Many pupils take on additional responsibilities, such as being a 'restorative friend' or a 'well-being ambassador'. They love having their achievements celebrated in the weekly assemblies. As one pupil commented, 'This gives you a great feeling inside.'
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The new leadership team has worked with integrity and a strong moral purpose to steer the school through a period of significant change. These changes include a rise in the proportion of pupils with SEND and an increase in the complexity of their needs. Throughout this time, the school has maintained its purposeful direction. Strengths in pupils' behaviour and their personal development continue to shine. Governors have kept appropriate oversight and provided support and challenge. Staff are dedicated and work as a close-knit team. They greatly value leaders' consideration of their well-being.
Overall, the school's curriculum is ambitious, broad and coherently sequenced. This begins in early years, where the curriculum builds the foundations for future learning. In many subjects, the school has identified the most important knowledge they want pupils to know and remember. Nevertheless, in a few subjects, such as geography, there is sometimes too much content for staff to teach meaningfully. Consequently, some content is not taught in the way that leaders intend.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2015 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
39.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 70% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 77% to 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
21.5
Infant (KS1)
27.7
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Monica's Catholic Primary School.
- Genesis Childcare530m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Monica's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Monica's Catholic Primary School is in Milton Keynes; for families living there:
- Milton Keynes's school travel policy: School Travel Support Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Milton Keynes is 8 (the median across 125 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Monica's Catholic Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
384 pupils
375 places
9 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Milton Keynes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Milton Keynes
Across Milton Keynes council
Places available
4,130
Applications
3,155
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across Milton Keynes council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
59
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
17.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
381
Total Pupils
184
Boys
197
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
20.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,906
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,801
Per pupil
£2548k
Total funding
£229k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
16.9%
Persistent absence
360
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Monica's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Monica's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Monica's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is St Monica's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Monica's Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Monica's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Monica's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Milton Keynes allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Monica's Catholic Primary School?
St Monica's Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Monica's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Monica's Catholic Primary School average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Monica's Catholic Primary School?
St Monica's Catholic Primary School has around 381 pupils on roll. 40% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Monica's Catholic Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at St Monica's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 16.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Monica's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Milton Keynes's coordinated admissions process, naming St Monica's Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Monica's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Monica's Catholic Primary School: Genesis Childcare (530m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Monica's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Milton Keynes is 8 (the median across 125 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Monica's Catholic Primary School?
St Monica's Catholic Primary School is at Currier Drive, Neath Hill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6HB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)