Holy Spirit Catholic Academy

URN: 149029 • Bootle L30 2NR

Overview

Name
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy
URN
149029
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
27.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lindsey Chellew (since 2025)
Telephone
01515257497
Website
Visit
Address
Poulsom Drive, Bootle L30 2NR

Summary

Holy Spirit Catholic Academy is a mixed primary school located in Bootle, Sefton, with a current enrolment of 164 pupils and a capacity for 262. As part of the St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, the school is committed to providing a high-quality education, particularly for disadvantaged students, and has recently been rated as 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted.

The academy follows the ArkCurriculum+, which aims to deliver consistent and effective learning experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and community engagement, as evidenced by initiatives like the Tesco #StrongerStarts project to enhance outdoor learning spaces. Additionally, Holy Spirit Catholic Academy fosters a love of reading through partnerships that support library development.

With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (69.8%), the academy is dedicated to addressing the needs of its diverse student body. The school actively promotes a culture of growth and resilience, encouraging students to engage in collective worship and community activities that reinforce their spiritual and educational development.

Key details

LA
Sefton
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
262
Pupils
164
Boys
82
Girls
82
FSM %
69.80
Open date
2022-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 164 82 82 262 69.80
2024-09-11 170 93 77 262 64.60
2023-09-11 262
2022-09-11 262

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