SchoolScoresHoly Spirit Catholic and CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England/Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Gardenside, Leasowe, Wirral, CH46 2RP
0151 638 5180 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Wirral comparisons use the 25 of its 58 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 33 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 83% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wirral figures pool parents at the Wirral schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
22 pupils in this year group.
41% — 15 points below the Wirral average, and 21 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 41% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 59% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 45% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 68% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wirral. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 28 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England/Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 53.4% | 32.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 45th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 17th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 7.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 44th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 40th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 14.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 51st lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.7 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 50th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 21st highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 46th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 17% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.7 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 99% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 52.8% | 15.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Leasowe Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castleway Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenleas Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastway Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chapelhill Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2020, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Spirit Catholic and CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Spirit Catholic and CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 November 2023.
How did Holy Spirit Catholic and CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Holy Spirit Catholic and CofE Primary School?
100% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Holy Spirit Catholic and CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Holy Spirit Catholic and CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Holy Spirit Catholic and CofE Primary School as their first choice for 19 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 17 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136124.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.