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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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