Is Holy Family Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 37th of 59 primary schools in Trafford. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Holy Family Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Holy Family Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Holy Family Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Old Hall Road, Sale, M33 2JA

Local ranking37th of 59 primary schools in Trafford

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 October 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 93.0%
Writing (Expected): 90.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 197
Boys: 107 (54%)
Girls: 92 (46%)
Capacity: 210 (95% full)
SEND: 21.3%
FSM Eligible: 15.9%
EAL: 34.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 18.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,068/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 52.3%
Asian Indian: 18.8%
Asian Chinese: 8.6%
White Other: 5.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.5%
Asian Other: 2.5%
Black African: 2.5%
Other: 2.0%

52.3%

White British

18.8%

Asian Indian

8.6%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01619625397

holyfamily.admin@trafford.gov.uk

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Old Hall Road

Sale, North West

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Administrative

URN: 106345
UKPRN: 10078726
Establishment No.: 3309

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