SchoolScoresThe Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Cotterill, Halton Brook, Runcorn, WA7 2NL
01928 563148 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 2024.
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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
18 pupils in this year group.
50% — 12 points below the Halton average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Halton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 56% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 Halton. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 7 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 7 |
| Of those, offered a place | 7 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 14 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.0
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 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 | Halton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 29 state primary schools in Runcorn. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 52.1% | 38.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 29 state primary schools in Runcorn. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 4.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 29 state primary schools in Runcorn. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.7% | 18.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 29 state primary schools in Runcorn. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.2% | 6.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 29 state primary schools in Runcorn. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Runcorn. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 14.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 29 state primary schools in Runcorn. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.3 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 24th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Runcorn. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 21st highest of 29 state primary schools in Runcorn. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.8 | 18.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 16th highest of 29 state primary schools in Runcorn. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 29 state primary schools in Runcorn. Higher than 93% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 34.3% | 11.7%* | 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
- Castle View Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Halton Lodge Nursery and Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodside Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Brow Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pewithall School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2022, before conversion) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Astmoor Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2024.
How did The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Is The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 7 families put The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 7 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 7 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 111321.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.