Holy Family Catholic High School
Holy Family Catholic High School is a secondary located in Sefton, L23 4UL. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,009 pupils on roll.
Holy Family Catholic High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a voluntary aided school. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study. It is part of the Archdiocese of Liverpool diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Archdiocese of Liverpool
Local Authority: Sefton
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 869
Number of Pupils: 1009
Number of Boys: 499
Number of Girls: 510
Special Classes Code: 1
Percentage on Free School Meals: 24.5
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-13
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2019-06-04
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Symes
Phone: 01519246451
Website: http://www.holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/
Location: Virgins Lane, Thornton
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Holy Family Catholic High School
What is the Ofsted rating of Holy Family Catholic High School?
Holy Family Catholic High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Holy Family Catholic High School admit?
Holy Family Catholic High School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Holy Family Catholic High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Holy Family Catholic High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Holy Family Catholic High School?
Holy Family Catholic High School is a voluntary aided school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Holy Family Catholic High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Holy Family Catholic High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Holy Family Catholic High School?
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