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Holy Spirit Catholic Academy

Poulsom Drive, Bootle, L30 2NR

A Good-rated primary school in Bootle where 48% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Roman Catholic

Pupils

164

Ages

3-11

FSM

69.8%

Capacity

262

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

62.0%

Writing

72.0%

Maths

59.0%

RWM Combined

48.0%

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About Holy Spirit Catholic Academy

Holy Spirit Catholic Academy is a primary school in Bootle, Sefton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 14 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 48% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 164 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Poulsom Drive, Bootle, L30 2NR | More schools in Sefton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Holy Spirit Catholic Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Good
Jun 2021 — School is not taking effective action towar… (predecessor: Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School)
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School)
May 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Holy Spirit Catholic Academy

What is Holy Spirit Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?

Holy Spirit Catholic Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Holy Spirit Catholic Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 14 responses): 93% of parents would recommend Holy Spirit Catholic Academy.

What are Holy Spirit Catholic Academy's latest exam results?

Holy Spirit Catholic Academy: KS2 2024/25: 48% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Holy Spirit Catholic Academy located?

Holy Spirit Catholic Academy is a primary school in Bootle, Sefton (L30 2NR).

How many pupils attend Holy Spirit Catholic Academy?

Holy Spirit Catholic Academy has around 164 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Holy Spirit Catholic Academy with other schools?

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