The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

About The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

The Holy Family Catholic School was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for children of Catholic families. The school is run by its governing body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its Trust Deed and Instrument of Government Articles of Association, and seeks at all times to be a witness to Jesus Christ.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ms Mather

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 52 responses • 7.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

38.5% positive 61.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

42.3% positive 57.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

34.7% positive 65.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

48.1% positive 38.5% negative

My child does well at this school

42.3% positive 53.9% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 52 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

41.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

34.0

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.59

Progress 8

Well below average

22.7%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

40.9%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

17.5% entered EBacc

10.4% achieved EBacc

154 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily D

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Our Family's Holy Family Experience"

We've been incredibly happy with our experience at Holy Family Catholic School. From the moment our child started, they've been supported and encouraged by the wonderful teachers. The facilities are great, and the values they teach really resonate with us.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K

Parent Feb 20, 2021

4.0

"A Mixed Bag"

We had a mixed experience at Holy Family. The school's strong faith ethos was great, but we sometimes felt that the focus on academic achievement came at the expense of other areas, such as the arts. Overall, it was a decent school, but it wasn't right for our family in the end.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Michael F

Parent Jun 15, 2020

4.0

"A Welcoming Community"

We've found Holy Family to be a very welcoming community. The staff are friendly and supportive, and the school's emphasis on faith and values really aligns with our own. Our child has thrived here and made some wonderful friends.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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