In their latest report Ofsted inspectors stated: вЂњPupils at St MonicaвЂ™s achieve extremely well. The school was specifically praised for its work in ensuring all pupils, including any socially or economically disadvantaged pupils, consistently make good progress. вЂњFifteen years of excellence at St MonicaвЂ™s is something the school, the parish, the town and indeed Merseyside should be very proud of.вЂќ Every time we have met the challenge because St MonicaвЂ™s is committed to continuous improvement doing everything we can to give our children the best possible start. As the records show, thatвЂ™s unique among primary schools.вЂќД¬hair of governors George Foster added: вЂњOfsted has raised the bar many times, shifting emphasis in a fastchanging environment. вЂњOfsted have inspected us five times since 1999 and each time weвЂ™ve been judged outstanding. Headteacher Paul Kinsella said: вЂњThis success is a testimony to everyone in our school community and their exceptional efforts, achieving high standards every day of the year, from children to teachers, support staff, governors, parents and parishioners. The unique achievement by St MonicaвЂ™s Catholic Primary School in Bootle puts the 420-pupil school top of the class out of almost 17,000 primary schools in England. School is first to achieve OfstedвЂ™s top rating five timesДЄ Merseyside primary school has become the first in the country to be awarded five consecutive outstanding verdicts by school inspectors Ofsted.

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