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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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