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Holy Spirit Catholic Academy

Sefton, L30 2NRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#12,739
of 13,686 nationally

About Holy Spirit Catholic Academy

Ofsted's Parent View responses for Holy Spirit Catholic Academy, collected between September 2024 and September 2025, show that 93% of the 14 parents who completed the survey would recommend the school. That's a strong vote of confidence, and it's backed up by the detail: 92% of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 93% felt their child does well there. The school is also oversubscribed, with 25 applications for 14 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving a ratio of 1.79 applicants per place. All eight first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that for families who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option. The headteacher is Lindsey Chellew, and the school is a Roman Catholic primary for children aged 3 to 11, located in the Sefton borough.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressPoulsom Drive, Holy Spirit Catholic Academy Poulsom Drive, Bootle, Sefton, L30 2NR
HeadteacherLindsey Chellew
Local AuthoritySefton
Number of Pupils164
Free School Meals (FSM)69.8%
School Capacity164 / 262 (63% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 14 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsICT SuiteSensory RoomLibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersFootballCross CountryCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Spirit Catholic Academy

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