Holy Family Catholic Primary School

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

Liverpool, L259PA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

71

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
19 September 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Arncliffe Road
Halewood
Liverpool, L259PA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104468
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Arncliffe Road, Halewood, Liverpool, L25 9PA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
297 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
329
Free School Meals
27.5% (90 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
74.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
20.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
74.0 (+15.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
20.0 (+12.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.3 (11.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
37
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
329 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Only our best is good enough!"

Catholic ethos; With Christ at the centre, we live, love and learn together, reaching out to all.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mr Quigley emphasizing that Holy Family cares for children and families, aims for excellence with a strong family ethos, and values clear communication with families.

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc (Reading to read) Reading for Pleasure Aspire Programme Residential Visits Family Learning Workshops Curriculum Enhancements

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast club runs 8:00–8:20am for Reception to Year 6 at a cost of £2.50 each day. Booking is via the Parent App. Breakfast includes cereal, toast, brioche buns, fruit, yogurt and refreshments. Arrivals between 8:00am and 8:20am access the provision; same cost regardless of arrival time. Block bookings are available to guarantee a place; ad hoc bookings are possible. If debts exceed one week, the child’s place may be withdrawn until payment is made.

Admissions Criteria

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a Catholic Voluntary Aided school, maintained by Knowsley Council, with an admissions number of 45. Admissions are coordinated by the Local Authority. The school states a Catholic ethos and asks parents applying for a place to respect this ethos; Catholic applicants should complete a Supplementary Information Form.

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