The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.36
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 157 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,037
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mr Matthew Symes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Virgins Lane, Thornton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 4UL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 609m away
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Primary · 650m away
Newfield School
Special school · 843m away
Crosby High School
Special school · 870m away
Chesterfield High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Forefield Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Holy Family Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Holy Family Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holy Family Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Family Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic High School?
Holy Family Catholic High School currently has 1,037 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Family Catholic High School take?
Holy Family Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holy Family Catholic High School?
Holy Family Catholic High School is in Liverpool, L23 4UL, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Family Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Holy Family Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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