Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School
80%
Capacity
193
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England/Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 193 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Cartmell, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10742nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 64 in Wirral.
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 21 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.5/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Netball, Football, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England/Roman Catholic |
| Address | Gardenside, Wirral, Wirral, CH46 2RP |
| Headteacher | Joanne Cartmell |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 193 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.3% |
| School Capacity | 193 / 240 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10742nd of 13,686
Nationally
1576th of 2,065
In North West
39th of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
50%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
25
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (84% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gardenside, Wirral
Wirral, CH46 2RP
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