Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Wirral, CH46 2RP · Wirral · primary school
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54th of 74 primary schools in Wirral we can score, 90 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 0.8/10 against 994 of them, against 0.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are in place to improve attainment in reading, writing, and maths?
What Ofsted said about Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this “caring and welcoming school” where they behave “exceptionally well” and are “kind, considerate and extremely well mannered.” The school is described as an “oasis of calm” with a “well-ordered curriculum” that helps pupils engage deeply in their learning and achieve well, particularly in reading and art.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “impeccable behaviour” and high levels of engagement, curiosity, and respect for others.
- The curriculum is clearly defined, with staff checking learning with “precision” to ensure no gaps in knowledge.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with early years children learning phonics quickly and staff providing support to help those who fall behind “catch up quickly.”
- Personal development is “exemplary,” with pupils developing leadership skills through ambassador roles and gaining an “excellent knowledge of fundamental British values.”
- Governors perform their roles well, focusing on improving education quality while considering staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff are “suitably equipped to identify and consistently support the needs of pupils with SEND,” as additional needs are sometimes identified “without accuracy” and not met with “sufficient rigour.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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