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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Brunswick Street, Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 2JE, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.6 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
214
Capacity
242
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 93% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates solid performance in a supportive environment. While 62% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, only 10% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community connection.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child feels safe
91%
Behaviour is good
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.0%
White Other13.6%
Black African8.4%
Asian Other2.8%
Other1.4%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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53.44977, -2.68935 · WA9 2JE
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN132188
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2019.
Is Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School a good school?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School scores 92.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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 Spirit Catholic Primary School?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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