What did Ofsted judge The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?

The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has 75 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School take?

The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School located?

The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is located in Runcorn, WA7 2NL, Halton.

How do I apply to The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?

The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?

When The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children, regardless of faith; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the Parish of Maximilian Kolbe — Catholic children who are resident in the Parish of Maximilian Kolbe, for whom The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is the nearest Catholic school; 3. Other Catholic children, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 73.3% of pupils at The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

How places are decided at The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children, regardless of faith
2Catholic children who are resident in the Parish of Maximilian Kolbe — Catholic children who are resident in the Parish of Maximilian Kolbe, for whom The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is the nearest Catholic school.
3Other Catholic children.
4Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church.
5Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
6Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
7Any other children — Any other children. Within each of the categories listed above, the following provisions will be applied in the following order: (i)The attendance of a brother or sister* at the school at the time of enrolment will increase the priority of an application within each category so that the application will be placed at the top of the category in which the application is made after children in (1) above ‘brother or sister’ includes:(i) all natural brothers or sisters, half brothers or sisters, adopted brothers or sisters, stepbrothers or sisters, foster brothers or sisters, whether or not they are living at the same address; and (ii) the child of a parent’s partner where that child lives for at least part of the week in the same family unit at the same home address as the child who is the subject of the application. A Supplementary Information Form is required for this school and can be obtained from the school website or by contacting the school and requesting one. This must be returned to the school directly and must be submitted by 15th January 2027.

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Halton Borough Council's "Admission to Primary School 2027" booklet.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?: The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has 75 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School take?: The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School located?: The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is located in Runcorn, WA7 2NL, Halton.
How do I apply to The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?: The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?: When The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children, regardless of faith; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the Parish of Maximilian Kolbe — Catholic children who are resident in the Parish of Maximilian Kolbe, for whom The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is the nearest Catholic school; 3. Other Catholic children, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 73.3% of pupils at The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children, regardless of faith
2Catholic children who are resident in the Parish of Maximilian Kolbe — Catholic children who are resident in the Parish of Maximilian Kolbe, for whom The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is the nearest Catholic school.
3Other Catholic children.
4Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church.
5Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
6Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
7Any other children — Any other children. Within each of the categories listed above, the following provisions will be applied in the following order: (i)The attendance of a brother or sister* at the school at the time of enrolment will increase the priority of an application within each category so that the application will be placed at the top of the category in which the application is made after children in (1) above ‘brother or sister’ includes:(i) all natural brothers or sisters, half brothers or sisters, adopted brothers or sisters, stepbrothers or sisters, foster brothers or sisters, whether or not they are living at the same address; and (ii) the child of a parent’s partner where that child lives for at least part of the week in the same family unit at the same home address as the child who is the subject of the application. A Supplementary Information Form is required for this school and can be obtained from the school website or by contacting the school and requesting one. This must be returned to the school directly and must be submitted by 15th January 2027.

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Halton Borough Council's "Admission to Primary School 2027" booklet.

The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?: The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has 75 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School take?: The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School located?: The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is located in Runcorn, WA7 2NL, Halton.
How do I apply to The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?: The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?: When The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children, regardless of faith; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the Parish of Maximilian Kolbe — Catholic children who are resident in the Parish of Maximilian Kolbe, for whom The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is the nearest Catholic school; 3. Other Catholic children, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 73.3% of pupils at The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

JJ's Early Explorers Ltd

Nursery

Outstanding

Holy Spirit Playscheme

Wraparound club

Met

Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy

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