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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Goodgraded 20/10/2022Ages 3–11181 pupilsRoman Catholic
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Birkenhead, within the Wirral local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 181 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/10/2022, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Birkenhead can view Holy Cross Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 20/10/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence23.9%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher18.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals76.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language15.7%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birkenhead
All schools in Birkenhead →Bidston Avenue Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miWirral Hospitals' SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 miThe Observatory School0.5 miCo-op Academy Portland0.6 miBirkenhead Sixth Form College0.7 miWeatherhead High SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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