Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Wandsworth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School.

London, SW128QJ Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

80

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
72.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 85.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 35.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 June 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Nightingale Square
Balham
London, SW128QJ
Phone
2086733080
Website
holyghost.wandsworth.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101036
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Nightingale Square, Balham, London, SW12 8QJ
Website
www.holyghost.wandsworth.sch.uk/
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
192
Free School Meals
5.7% (11 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.9%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
2.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
85.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
35.0%
Reading Score:
111.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
113.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
35.0 (+27.7 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
85.0 (+26.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
2.4 (15.1 below average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)
Reading Score:
111.0 (+5.8 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 111.0
2023 109.0 112.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
192 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Dignity of every person Compassion and forgiveness Respect for others High aspirations Love of learning / curiosity UNICEF Rights of the Child Service to God and others

Holy Ghost is a Catholic Primary School. Religious Education underpins the curriculum delivered through 'Light the Path', supported by programmes for PSHE, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE). The school promotes Catholic values and UNICEF rights of the child; there are parish links and a Catholic life within the school community.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome to Holy Ghost; emphasises a Catholic ethos, a happy school community, and high aspirations for all learners. The headteacher expresses pride in pupils’ achievements and the commitment to caring and excellent learning.

Extracurriculars

Sports

gymnastics invasion games athletics dance swimming

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics taught using Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised (Reception to Y2; KS2 for further support). Reading taught with VIPERS approach in KS2; three shared reading sessions per week; Drop Everything and Read (DEAR). Spelling taught with No Nonsense Spelling Scheme. Mathematics taught with Mastery approach; White Rose Maths; NCETM; regular retrieval and problem-solving focus. English curriculum covers a range of genres; writing process: pre-writing, planning, drafting, revising, publishing; emphasis on handwriting and grammar. Geography focuses on five main skills including fieldwork and mapping; use of atlases/globes; enquiry-based enquiry questions. History taught through enquiry-based learning with local and world history; cross-curricular links and text-based enrichment. Art curriculum built year-on-year with sketchbooks and knowledge/skills progression; artists and techniques explored. Design and Technology covers Structures, Mechanisms, Electrical systems, Cooking/Nutrition, Textiles and Digital World; process of design-make-evaluate. Computing curriculum centers on Digital Literacy, Computer Science, and Information Technology; use of iPads/Chromebooks; strong emphasis on online safety. French introduced from Year 1; gradual progression to reading/writing with focus on speaking/listening; cultural awareness.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club planned to start in Autumn Term 2025 (managed by Fruity Club). After-school care provided by Fruity Club from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.

SEND Provision

Place2Be provides mental health support in school, including Place2Talk; Parenting Smart App for parents.

Admissions Criteria

Reception 2026/2027 entry: E-Line online application via the local authority; Certificate of Catholic Practice for faith criteria; Admissions Form; Holy Ghost Admissions Policy 2026-2027; Appeals timetable. In‑Year Admissions: join waiting list; CCP for faith criteria; CCP submission to the school. See Holy Ghost Admissions Policy 2025-2026/2026-2027 for details.

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