The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Cotterill, Halton Brook, Runcorn, WA7 2NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Runcorn for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Halton. It ranks 17th of 28 primary schools in Runcorn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 July 2024, report published 15 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
Pupils enjoy attending school. They make everyone feel welcome. Pupils work and play together happily. They care for each other and recognise that everyone is special and unique. Pupils know that there are many trusted adults who they can turn to if they are worried or upset. Pupils know that the school has high expectations for their achievement. Pupils are keen to learn, and they work hard in their lessons. They achieve well and build their knowledge securely over time. Pupils are encouraged to think about their aspirations for the future, for example by taking part in the Children's University programme. Pupils know how they are expected to behave. Children in the Reception class quickly learn to follow routines. Older pupils understand and follow the school rules. The atmosphere in school is calm and orderly. Playtimes and social times are a positive experience for all. Pupils benefit from a wide offer of clubs and opportunities that help them to develop their talents and interests. For example, all pupils learn to play the guitar from Year 4 upwards. Pupils take on positions of responsibility with enthusiasm. Members of the eco-team grow fruits and plant gardens for all pupils to enjoy. Pupils who act as subject ambassadors visit different classes to share what is happening in their subject. Pupils contribute to the local community through their charity work.
What the school should improve
- The early years curriculum does not identify the small steps of learning that need to be taught in order for children to achieve the end points for each area of learning. This means that children sometimes do not build new learning on what they already know in a coherent way. The school should identify the key knowledge that it wants children to learn in the early years and when they should learn it.
- In some subjects, pupils are not given enough opportunity to reflect on what they have learned. This means that some pupils do not deepen and broaden their learning as much as they could. The school should ensure that pupils have sufficient opportunities to recap and consolidate their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
75 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 69% met the expected standard |
| Woodside Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| The Brow Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jenia Taneva-Crabbe
- Phone
- 01928563148
- Address
- Cotterill, Halton Brook, Runcorn, WA7 2NL
- Local authority
- Halton
- URN
- 111321
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.