Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

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

Liverpool, L32DU Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
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
28 February 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Fontenoy Street
Liverpool, L32DU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104633
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Fontenoy Street, Liverpool, L3 2DU
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
195 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
222
Free School Meals
34.8% (77 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 102.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
222 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

"Living, Loving, Learning Together"

Respect Forgiveness Truth Kindness Equality

A Christ-Centered Curriculum; Prayer and Worship central to school life; Catholic Social Teaching in action; Pastoral care; Leaders and Governors promoting the Catholic life and mission; Collaborative leadership with the Parish and Archdiocese.

Head Teacher's Message

On behalf of the school community I would like to warmly welcome you to our school website.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Wellbeing Champions/PSHE Ambassadors Worship Warriors Faith In Action Group English Ambassadors Maths Ambassadors Digital Leaders Attendance Ambassadors Science Ambassadors Eco Warriors History Ambassadors Arts Ambassadors (Music, Art and DT) PE Ambassadors Spanish Ambassadors

Facilities

Sensory Rooms School Garden Prayer Spaces Quiet Zones Prayer Tables / Sacred Spaces

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Marybone Afterschool Club: 3.15pm–5.30pm (Term Time Only); potential extension to 6.00pm (from Sept 25). All dietary needs met. Bookable Sessions. Cost £10.00 per night. Marybone Holiday Club: 8.00am–5.30pm; operates during school holidays; all meals provided; fee £25.00 (on Marybone register) or £30 (non Marybone Register).

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