Holy Family Catholic High School
URN: 104962 • Liverpool L23 4UL
Overview
- Name
- Holy Family Catholic High School
- URN
- 104962
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Symes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01519246451
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Virgins Lane, Liverpool L23 4UL
Summary
Holy Family Catholic High School, located in Liverpool, is a voluntary aided secondary school with a mixed-gender enrollment of 1,037 students, exceeding its capacity of 869. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment rooted in Gospel Values, encouraging students to achieve their full potential both academically and personally. The ethos emphasizes care, kindness, and respect, ensuring that each pupil feels valued and safe.
The curriculum at Holy Family is designed to develop students holistically, with a strong focus on Religious Education that integrates spiritual, moral, and intellectual growth. Delivered by subject specialists, the RE program encourages students to explore themes of love, respect, service, and ambition, preparing them to be compassionate and ethical members of society. Daily prayer and liturgical practices are integral to school life, reinforcing the school's Catholic identity.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Holy Family's mission, fostering partnerships between the school, families, and local churches. This collaborative approach aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially, equipping them with the skills necessary for fulfilled lives.
The curriculum at Holy Family is designed to develop students holistically, with a strong focus on Religious Education that integrates spiritual, moral, and intellectual growth. Delivered by subject specialists, the RE program encourages students to explore themes of love, respect, service, and ambition, preparing them to be compassionate and ethical members of society. Daily prayer and liturgical practices are integral to school life, reinforcing the school's Catholic identity.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Holy Family's mission, fostering partnerships between the school, families, and local churches. This collaborative approach aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially, equipping them with the skills necessary for fulfilled lives.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Seneca Learning Link (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
- Events and Trips (calendar)
- Sixth Form news and events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Archbishop Blanch CofE High School (75.4)
- The Belvedere Academy (75.2)
- Formby High School (70.2)
- St Edward's College (70.2)
- Calderstones School (69.4)
Key details
- LA
- Sefton
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 869
- Pupils
- 1037
- Boys
- 519
- Girls
- 518
- FSM %
- 26.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1037 | 519 | 518 | 869 | 26.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1009 | 499 | 510 | 869 | 24.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 939 | 465 | 474 | 869 | 21.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 939 | 465 | 474 | 869 | 21.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 941 | 442 | 499 | 869 | 19.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 912 | 430 | 482 | 869 | 17.50 |
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