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Holy Family Catholic High School

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Holy Family Catholic High School

Virgins Lane, Thornton, Liverpool, L23 4UL

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,037
Ages
11-18
FSM
26.2%
Attainment 8
44.6
Ofsted
Good
May 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.6%
Basics 9-5
43.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
11.6%
EBacc APS
3.69
EBacc 9-5
8.1%
EBacc 9-4
11.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.66
A*-A Grades
15.3%
A*-B Grades
37.8%
AAB+ %
30.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 110 students entered

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About Holy Family Catholic High School

Holy Family Catholic High School is a secondary school in Liverpool, Sefton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.6. The school has around 1,037 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Virgins Lane, Liverpool, L23 4UL | More schools in Sefton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Holy Family Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. May 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Holy Family Catholic High School

What is Holy Family Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Family Catholic High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Holy Family Catholic High School's latest exam results?
Holy Family Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Holy Family Catholic High School located?
Holy Family Catholic High School is a secondary school in Liverpool, Sefton (L23 4UL).
How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic High School?
Holy Family Catholic High School has around 1,037 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Holy Family Catholic High School with other schools?
View Holy Family Catholic High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Sefton.