Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L8 6QB · Liverpool · primary school
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53rd of 104 primary schools in Liverpool we can score, 114 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 — 6.7/10 against 457 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 209?
What Ofsted said about Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Overview
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is described as a ‘school of sanctuary’ where pupils feel welcome, safe, and well cared for. The report highlights a ‘calm and orderly’ environment where students are ‘highly respectful’ and embrace the school’s diversity. Leaders have significantly improved curriculum design and assessment, resulting in better pupil achievement compared to the past.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy in school’ and ‘quickly feel part of this lively school community’, particularly those for whom English is not their main language.
- The curriculum is ‘well-organised’ and ‘ambitious for all pupils’, with subject leaders ensuring it develops vocabulary and broadens experiences.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff are ‘well trained to teach pupils how to read’, and most pupils read ‘fluently with enjoyment’ by Year 6.
- Staff identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘quickly and accurately’, providing skilled support so they ‘can get the most from the curriculum’.
- Governors provide ‘informed support and challenge’, contributing to high staff morale and effective leadership.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘small number of subjects’, assessment strategies are less effective, meaning teachers do not always identify where pupils have ‘key knowledge missing’.
- Leaders should ensure teachers check that pupils’ knowledge is ‘secure before they move on’ to new learning, preventing uneven progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff well trained to keep pupils safe and leaders ‘persistent in following up concerns’ to ensure timely support for vulnerable pupils and their families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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