The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- 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
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 214
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 33.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Miss Sin�ad Walsh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Brunswick Street, Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 2JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroad Oak Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Pace
Pupil referral unit · 423m away
Mill Green School
Special school · 915m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Allanson Street Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Legh Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School take?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is in St Helens, WA9 2JE, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Spirit 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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