The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 164
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 69.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lindsey Chellew
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Poulsom Drive, Holy Spirit Catholic Academy Poulsom Drive, Bootle, Merseyside, L30 2NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Spirit Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Netherton Moss Primary School
Primary · Very close
Waterside Academy
Academy · 504m away
Rowan Park School
Academy · 575m away
School of the Good Shepherd
Special school · 599m away
Litherland High School
Secondary · 620m away
Litherland Moss Primary School
Primary · 767m away
St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 818m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Holy Spirit Catholic Academy?
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy currently has 164 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Spirit Catholic Academy take?
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Spirit Catholic Academy?
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy is in Bootle, L30 2NR, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Spirit Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, Holy Spirit Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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