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Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery

Knowsley, WA8 5DWPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#4,655
of 13,686 nationally

About Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery

Parents considering Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery will find a school that is clearly popular locally. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 49 applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.75, meaning nearly two families applied for every available spot. All 28 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that if you live close enough and make it your top choice, your chances are reasonable. The school has a nursery provision for children aged two and above, which can be a practical advantage for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6. With 224 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, the school is operating near its limit, which aligns with its oversubscribed status. ParentView data isn't available in the current information, but the strong application numbers are a clear signal of the school's standing in the Knowsley community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressHall Lane, Widnes, Knowsley, WA8 5DW
HeadteacherHelen Rooney
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Number of Pupils224
Free School Meals (FSM)10.8%
School Capacity224 / 240 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Mar 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsDining HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSports HallICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsNetballRoundersCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:20-17:30

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

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