The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 36.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Miss Sinead Walsh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | 10 June 2008
Full inspection
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Charles Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1LN
Town setting
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Primary · Very close
This Is My Education - TIME
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Launchpad Centre
Pupil referral unit · 347m away
St Helens College
16 plus · 705m away
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
Primary · 757m away
Merton Bank Primary School
Primary · 945m away
Allanson Street Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Rivington Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Cross Catholic Primary School take?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is in St Helens, WA10 1LN, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Cross Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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