Holy Family Catholic High School
Liverpool, L23 4UL · Sefton · secondary school
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6th of 18 secondary schools in Sefton we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.7/10 against 883 of them, against 3.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.8 · 37 | 30% | 1.10 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.21 · 34 | 25% | 0.85 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.2 · 45 | 10% | 0.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Family Catholic High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.8, slightly above the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.21 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than the national average for similar starting points. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Robotics, and Football Club, or participate in the KS3 Dance Club. Music options include Piano, Violin, and Guitar. Year 8 and 10 students visit Edge Hill University, as do A-level Science students. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,012 pupils against a stated capacity of 869. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils who need to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the university visits structured for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Holy Family Catholic High School
Overview
Holy Family Catholic High School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a "supportive and caring community" where pupils are happy, feel safe, and respect differences. It provides a calm learning environment with high expectations, ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well and are well prepared for the next stage in their education.
Strengths
- Pupils follow an "ambitious curriculum" with subject knowledge built in a "logical order," allowing them to achieve well across a range of subjects.
- Staff use "secure subject knowledge" to present ideas clearly and check what pupils remember, while prioritising reading to develop confidence and fluency.
- The school provides swift identification and specialist support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the same learning as their peers.
- Pupils benefit from a "vast array of activities," including clubs, overseas trips, and community responsibilities, fostering independence and resilience.
- Governors provide "effective support and challenge," and staff value the training opportunities and consideration of their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a very small number of subjects, some staff do not check carefully enough that pupils’ knowledge is secure before moving on to new learning, preventing some pupils from building on their knowledge.
- Attendance rates for a small number of pupils who have barriers to learning remain too high, resulting in gaps in their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.0 |
| 2024/25 | 44.8 |
| 2025/26 | 45.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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