Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Liverpool (Liverpool).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Holy Cross Catholic Primary School we take a holistic approach to education which focuses on developing the whole child with Christ at the centre of all we do. Every child is welcomed and valued as a unique member of Gods family. We work together to help our children to reach their own individual potential in the wonderful family atmosphere that is special to our school.
We ensure your child will be encouraged, motivated and guided so that they develop their natural gifts and talents whilst becoming confident, independent learners who know how to make informed decisions about the choices they make in life. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum enriched with visitors, visits, events and activities to inspire in each child a joy for learning.
Our Catholic ethos focuses our expectations that our children are honest and respectful, care for others and work hard to develop skills which will allow them to achieve success now and in the future.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Basketball
- Choir
- Cooking
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Swimming
- Restorative Practice
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 104633
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Constituency
- Liverpool Riverside
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen William McElroy | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2018 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Ann-Marie Hutton | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Alison Harnick | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Michelle Williams | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Anne Shepherd | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rev Richard John Ebo | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Caroline O'Neill | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Matthew Elder | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Margaret McNally | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Ms Josephine Hodges | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2014 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Aine Brodie | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2013 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Helen Bannon | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2010 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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