Holy Family Catholic Primary School
85%
Capacity
201
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holy Family Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennifer Young, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8581st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 57th out of 102 in Liverpool.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 25 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Family Catholic Primary School include Library, Forest School, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Athletics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Art Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 64.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, Holy Family 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 | Upper Essex Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, L8 6QB |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Young |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 64.1% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 236 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8581st of 13,686
Nationally
1226th of 2,065
In North West
57th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
58%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
31
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Upper Essex Street, Liverpool
Liverpool, L8 6QB
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