Holy Spirit Catholic Academy
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 3–11 · Bootle, Sefton
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy is a primary school in Bootle, Sefton for ages 3–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 12 November 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Poulsom Drive, Holy Spirit Catholic Academy Poulsom Drive, Bootle, L30 2NR
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Council
- Sefton
- Pupils on roll
- 151 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 67.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 12 November 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils relish their time at this dynamic school.”
- “They spoke proudly of the ‘Holy Spirit way’ and of how important it is to show respect and to always try their best.”
- “Pupils develop strong relationships with staff.”
To improve
- “In a small number of subjects, curriculum thinking is not as developed.”
- “Some staff continue to develop their expertise in making sure that pupils remember and practise what they have already learned in these subjects.”
- “Pupils’ knowledge is uneven as a result.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 December 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 48% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 12 first-preference applications, 18 offers in total, 12 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Sefton.
- Netherton Moss Primary School 0.1 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Litherland Moss Primary School 0.5 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- St Oswald's Church of England Primary School 0.5 mi Good
- Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- The Grange Primary School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School 0.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School 0.9 mi Good Last distance published
- Hatton Hill Primary School 0.9 mi Good Last distance published