The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 10.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Head
- Mrs Helen Rooney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hall Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCronton Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Tower College
Independent · 1.8km away
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Basil's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Lunts Heath Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
The Bankfield School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery take?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery is in Widnes, WA8 5DW, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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