In November 2025, Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Southport underwent its CSI inspection. It was a rigorous and intense two days, but it was also a time for the school to showcase all of its hard work.

Staff at Holy Family had been preparing for the visit for a long time and its perseverance and determination were rewarded with an ‘outstanding’ report.
Headteacher, Miss Hilton, said: “We are absolutely thrilled with this outcome! It is a fantastic and positive affirmation of all of the hard work and dedication from our fantastic staff, leaders, governors and parents… not forgetting our children, who were absolute stars!”

Rev Canon, Kevin McLoughlin, shared Miss Hilton’s excitement for the school’s report. He added: “As the Parish Priest of Holy Family Parish and School, I am absolutely delighted with the outcome of our RE inspection. Outstanding is what every school hopes to achieve and it is testament to the wonderful work carried out by whole school team under the leadership of our wonderful head and deputy head.”

“In a world where faith and religion are often viewed as irrelevant, for our school to be so affirmed by this inspection result is a wonderful sign of hope for our children and their future as children of God. Congratulations to all involved,” he added.

Mrs Pickup said: “The governors are very proud that the hard work of the staff and the children has been recognised as outstanding. We love seeing the impact of religious education on the children and the way they are clearly enjoying their faith.”