Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School

URN: 101036 • London SW12 8QJ

Overview

Name
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
URN
101036
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jared Brading (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02086733080
Website
Visit
Address
Nightingale Square, London SW12 8QJ

Summary

Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School, located in Balham, South London, is a voluntary aided school that serves a mixed-gender population of 193 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop their understanding of Christian values, compassion, and respect for one another. The school’s ethos promotes personal growth and a strong sense of community, with an emphasis on building trusting relationships between parents and staff.

The curriculum at Holy Ghost includes core subjects such as Religious Education, Literacy, Numeracy, and Science, alongside specialist provisions in Physical Education, music, and French. The school aims to cultivate critical thinking and positive attitudes, ensuring that all children, regardless of their abilities, can participate fully in their learning experiences.

In addition to academic pursuits, Holy Ghost emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities, particularly in sports, where students represent the school at various competitive levels. Leadership opportunities are also available through pupil-led initiatives, fostering teamwork and personal development. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, ensuring that every child’s voice is heard in the school’s development.

Key details

LA
Wandsworth
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
193
Boys
99
Girls
94
FSM %
5.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 193 99 94 210 5.70
2024-09-11 192 100 92 210 5.70
2023-09-11 202 97 105 210 4.00
2022-09-11 202 97 105 210 4.00
2021-09-11 205 103 102 210 3.40
2020-09-11 206 106 100 210 1.90

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