Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
98%
Capacity
206
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holy Cross Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sinead Walsh, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10164th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 47 in St. Helens.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 16 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Library, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Cross Country, Dance, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Charles Street, St Helens, St. Helens, WA10 1LN |
| Headteacher | Sinead Walsh |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.4% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10164th of 13,686
Nationally
1474th of 2,065
In North West
35th of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
32%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Charles Street, St Helens
St. Helens, WA10 1LN
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