Is Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 December 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 33rd of 53 primary schools in St Helens. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 62% of pupils at Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

Brunswick Street, Parr, St Helens, WA9 2JE

Local ranking33rd of 53 primary schools in St Helens

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

248

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 December 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 214
Boys: 109 (51%)
Girls: 104 (49%)
Capacity: 248 (86% full)
SEND: 18.7%
FSM Eligible: 34.9%
EAL: 21.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.1%
SEN Support: 13.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,341/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.0%
White Other: 13.6%
Black African: 8.4%
Asian Other: 2.8%
Other: 1.4%
Black Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Black Caribbean: 0.5%

72.0%

White British

13.6%

White Other

8.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01744678670

holyspirit@sthelens.org.uk

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Brunswick Street

St Helens, North West

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Administrative

URN: 132188
UKPRN: 10080455
Establishment No.: 2072

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