Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Gardenside, Leasowe, Wirral, CH46 2RPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Wirral for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 135 schools in Wirral. It ranks 28th of 47 primary schools in Wirral. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 November 2023
Pupils enjoy being part of this caring and welcoming school. They behave exceptionally well. Pupils are kind, considerate and extremely well mannered. They are highly respectful towards others. Pupils realise the school's vision for them each day. They are 'happy and successful'. The school is an oasis of calm. Pupils enjoy playtimes with their friends. Older pupils delight in playing with younger children. Pupils take pride in their learning and, typically, rise to the school's high expectations. They are especially proud of their work in art and design. Pupils' inspirational pieces are displayed prominently around the corridors. Their work is remarkable. They told inspectors that they strive to do well at school and that learning will help them to be successful in the future. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well. Pupils benefit from an extensive range of activities that enhance the curriculum. Specialist teachers are commissioned to support pupils' learning in subjects such as science. This has inspired pupils to develop an aquaponics programme. Pupils have rich experiences to develop their leadership skills. They thrive through numerous ambassador roles that give them opportunities to make a tangible difference to school life. For example, 'school of sanctuary ambassadors' have a clear plan on how to provide pupils and the wider community with a safe haven.
What the school should improve
- The additional needs of some pupils with SEND are not identified and met with sufficient rigour. Consequently, these pupils do not learn as well as they should. The school should ensure that staff are suitably equipped to identify and consistently support the needs of pupils with SEND.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
179 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasowe Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Castleway Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Greenleas Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 27% met the expected standard |
| St George's Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England/Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Cartmell
- Phone
- 01516385180
- Address
- Gardenside, Leasowe, Wirral, CH46 2RP
- Local authority
- Wirral
- URN
- 136124
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.