The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 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
- 94
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 52.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mrs Jenia Taneva-Crabbe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Cotterill, Halton Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastle View Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Grange School
All-through · 489m away
The Grange School
All-through · 489m away
Halton Lodge Primary School
Primary · 490m away
Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 490m away
The Grange Junior School
Primary · 518m away
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
Secondary · 670m away
Woodside Primary School
Primary · 760m away
Questions parents ask
What is The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School currently has 94 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School take?
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is in Runcorn, WA7 2NL, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The 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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