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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Liverpool, L3 2DUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#10,377
of 13,686 nationally

About Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School in Liverpool is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is currently running well above its official capacity. With 219 pupils on roll against a capacity of 195, the school is clearly in demand, and the 2025/26 admissions data confirms that: the school received 29 first-preference applications for just 27 places, making it officially oversubscribed with an oversubscription ratio of 1.3. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage, with 42.9% of children eligible for free school meals — significantly higher than the national primary average of around 23%. This suggests a school serving a community with above-average levels of economic deprivation, yet one that remains a popular first choice for local families. The school has a nursery provision attached, so children can join from age three, and the headteacher is Helen Bannon. The religious character is Roman Catholic, which will be a key factor for many families considering the school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressFontenoy Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, L3 2DU
HeadteacherHelen Bannon
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Number of Pupils219
Free School Meals (FSM)42.9%
School Capacity219 / 195 (112% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (31 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Apr 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolGymnasiumArt StudiosSensory RoomLibraryDining HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsCross CountryAthleticsRoundersNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChessArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: holycrossliverpool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.