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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Primary school in St Helens. Report card, Jan 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention.

Latest inspection: report card, area by area

Inspected 20 January 2026, report published 15 March 2026.

Grades for each area
AreaGradeAcross England
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention20% of schools with a report card got this
AchievementNeeds attention26% of schools with a report card got this
Attendance and behaviourExpected standard53% of schools with a report card got this
Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard55% of schools with a report card got this
InclusionExpected standard55% of schools with a report card got this
Leadership and governanceNeeds attention13% of schools with a report card got this
Early yearsExpected standard61% of schools with a report card got this
SafeguardingMetMeets the standards for keeping children safe

What these grades mean

Expected standard
Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Needs attention
Some things in this area need to improve.

Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.

Next inspection: around January 2030

The last inspection was in January 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.

An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.

Nearby primary schools

  1. Under 0.1 milesParish Church of England Primary School, St Helens

    Primary, St Helens

    Report card, Mar 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected

  2. 0.5 milesSt Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School

    Primary, St Helens

    Standards maintained (Jan 2025)

  3. 0.6 milesMerton Bank Primary School

    Primary, St Helens

    Requires improvement (May 2024)

  4. 0.9 milesAllanson Street Primary School

    Primary, Merseyside, St Helens

    School remains Good (May 2024)

  5. 0.9 milesRivington Primary School

    Primary, St Helens

    Good (Mar 2024)

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.