Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L25 9PA · Knowsley · primary school
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9th of 48 primary schools in Knowsley we can score, 50 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.6/10 against 3,161 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The school achieved a 12.0% rate for the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 342 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 specific support is provided for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning timetable for early arrivals?
What Ofsted said about Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Overview
Holy Family Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils flourish in a welcoming environment. Leaders maintain high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a culture where children feel valued and included.
Strengths
- Pupils display "positive attitudes to learning" and achieve well, with reading described as being "at the heart of the school."
- Staff are "well trained to deliver the curriculum" in most subjects, using effective assessment strategies to identify gaps in understanding.
- The school promotes pupils’ wider development very well, ensuring they are "well prepared for life in modern Britain."
- Governors provide "well-informed challenge and support," while leaders prioritise staff well-being and workload.
- Parents and carers would "readily recommend the school," noting that staff "go the extra mile."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, leaders have not identified the essential knowledge pupils need to learn and remember.
- Consequently, pupils do not retain the knowledge required for future success; leaders should refine curriculum thinking in these subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being swift to identify risks and working closely with external agencies to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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