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Holy Family Catholic High School
Virgins Lane, Thornton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 4UL, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.9 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,037
Capacity
869
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
119%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this school demonstrates a supportive environment for students. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are slightly above the national average at 44.8, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 63%. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 12%, which may indicate limited options in certain subjects. Overall, it offers a solid foundation for students, with 74% progressing to university.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.8 | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 44% | Top 49% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 12% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 78 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (146 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child makes good progress
94%
Progress is communicated
93%
School supports development
93%
School has high expectations
92%
School keeps me informed
90%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.8%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.1%
Location
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53.50027, -3.00788 · L23 4UL
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104962
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Family Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Family Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2019.
Is Holy Family Catholic High School a good school?
Holy Family Catholic High School scores 60.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Holy Family Catholic High School?
Based on 146 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holy Family Catholic High School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Holy Family Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Holy Family Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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