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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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