The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England/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
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 50.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Cartmell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gardenside, Leasowe, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 2RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastleway Nursery School
Nursery · 361m away
Leasowe Primary School
Primary · 706m away
Castleway Primary School
Primary · 737m away
Wallasey School
Secondary · 914m away
Greenleas Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Mosslands School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School?
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School take?
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School?
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School is in Wirral, CH46 2RP, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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