The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 181
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 78.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mrs Paula Br�s (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Gautby Road, Bidston, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 7DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBidston Avenue Primary School
Primary · 761m away
Wirral Hospitals' School
Academy · 908m away
Co-op Academy Portland
Primary · 913m away
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.2km away
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Wirral Wrap
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School currently has 181 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 Birkenhead, CH41 7DU, in the Wirral 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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