Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery

Hall Lane, Widnes, WA8 5DW
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Widnes, WA8 5DW
224 Pupils
240 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
10.80% FSM %
118 Boys
106 Girls
About Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery

Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 2–11 based in Knowsley, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 224 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Helen Rooney.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Knowsley or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Knowsley
Region North West
Administrative District Knowsley
Parliamentary Constituency Widnes and Halewood
Ward Whiston and Cronton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075043
URN 104454
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr James Wilson Chair of Governors 22/12/2006 21/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanne Bird Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Joanne Dignall Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Alice Kelly Governor 16/12/2022 15/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Cathie Lipton Governor 25/03/2024 24/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sharon Naughton Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Rixham Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Siobhan Saunders Governor 13/11/2016 12/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
0.28 km • Widnes
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All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
1.46 km • Widnes
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Tower College
1.78 km • Prescot
Other
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
1.88 km • Prescot
Other
St Basil's Catholic Primary School
1.93 km • Widnes
Other
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
2 km • Widnes
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Widnes, Knowsley.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery has 224 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery is Mrs Helen Rooney.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery is at Hall Lane, Cronton, Widnes, WA8 5DW, in the Knowsley local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery: Does not have a sixth form.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Rooney
Hall Lane, Cronton, Widnes, WA8 5DW
01514243926
www.holyfamilycronton.co.uk
Location
WA8 5DW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 104454
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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