Welcome to St. Monica's Catholic Primary School

Welcome from the Headteacher

Welcome to St Monica’s Catholic Primary School, a happy and nurturing community at the heart of Appleton, Warrington.

At St Monica’s, our mission, “Loving to learn; learning to love like Jesus”, is at the centre of all that we do. Inspired by the teachings of Jesus, we strive to create a school where every child feels known, valued and supported to grow in faith, character and understanding. We warmly welcome children and families of all faiths and backgrounds, and pride ourselves on the strong sense of belonging that makes our school feel like a family.

Our vision is shaped by our core values of Curiosity, Compassion, Courage, Collaboration and Resilience. These values are lived out daily; in our classrooms, in our relationships, and in the opportunities we provide for our children. We want every pupil to develop a love of learning, a strong moral compass, and the confidence to take their place in the wider world.

We are ambitious for all of our pupils. Alongside high-quality teaching and learning, we have carefully designed a curriculum that prepares children not only academically, but as individuals ready for the modern world. Our curriculum is enriched with meaningful opportunities that support pupils’ personal development, whether through our Forest School provision, creative arts, musical experiences, or wider enrichment activities that broaden horizons and build confidence.

At St Monica’s, we believe education is about the whole child. We aim to nurture thoughtful, reflective learners who care deeply about others and the world around them. Our pupils leave us as effective communicators, proud of who they are, respectful of diversity, and ready for the next stage of their journey.

I hope our website gives you a sense of what makes St Monica’s such a special place. If you would like to visit and see our school in action, you would be most welcome.

Mrs J. Pearson
Headteacher

Open Day

Our next Open Day is Friday 24th April at 10.00am  

Please complete this google form to register for the tour.

https://forms.gle/W91wwN7nMkUwSDuaA

or alternatively, please call the school office on:

01925 267 609

Our Half Termly Planner

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Your go-to guide for this half term at St Monica’s — keeping you up to date with all our key dates and details.

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What our parents say - Parent Survey 2024

"Our children love being in St.Monica’s. So as parents we always feel welcomed and comfortable. We’re a family from ethnic minority backgrounds and also one of our children has a special need. Can’t imagine our life if we didn’t find this school." 

"The cultural capital experiences on offer are extraordinary. My son has had so many opportunities to try such a wide range of different activities and experiences. This really sets St Monica's apart from other schools."

"St Monica’s always offers a friendly, warm environment where my child is thriving and always happy." 

"The school has a lovely family like community where all the children know each other from different year groups. The children are happy and are encouraged to do their best and be kind. "

"The high expectations in Y4 have meant that my child has made good progress in all areas of the curriculum, especially in reading and times tables knowledge."

"This school is nice because the kids feel safe in this school."

Following our SEND Peer to Peer review it was reported:

"The Sunshine Room is a wonderful, effective resource, providing a nurturing environment for more vulnerable pupils. This room also stores resources for staff to access to help pupils with a variety of needs."

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