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Ofsted inspectors have praised Holy Cross Catholic Primary School in Bidston for pupils' behaviour and its inclusive culture.
The school, which has 185 pupils, was inspected on 22 and 23 September 2026.
Inspectors said pupils behave "delightfully well" and "rise to staff's high expectations", and described the school as an "oasis of calm" that pupils are proud to attend.
The report found safeguarding was effective, with an "open and positive culture of safeguarding".
It highlighted the school's "tenacious" work on attendance, with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs attending more often than similar groups nationally.
Pupils with special educational needs make "rapid progress", and pupils achieve well in reading, writing and maths, inspectors said.
The early years curriculum was described as "thoughtfully designed", with reading at its heart.
Inspectors said pupils do not embed their learning in other subjects as securely over time as they might.
They concluded that leaders and staff are "unwavering in their high expectations of pupils".
Last month we reported on Ofsted's findings at Cathcart Street Primary School.
The full report is available on Ofsted's website.
