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Holy Family Catholic High School
Goodgraded 09/10/2024Ages 11–181,037 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Holy Family Catholic High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Liverpool, within the Sefton local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,037 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/10/2024, Holy Family Catholic High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.5 and 39% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Liverpool can view Holy Family Catholic High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 09/10/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.8
England avg 45.1 · was 44.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths44%
England avg 45% · was 38% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths63%
England avg 65% · was 66% in 2023/24
EBacc entry12%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.7
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)30.7
A-level grade (best 3)B+
APS best 3: 41.7
AAB or better30%
Retention100%
Value added-0.36
Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake25.2%
Free school meals25.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.8%
Attendance90.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Liverpool
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