Is Holy Family Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 20 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 7th of 98 primary schools in Doncaster. 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), 52% 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

Kirton Lane, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5BL

Local ranking7th of 98 primary schools in Doncaster

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 52.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 52.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 98.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 21

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 207
Boys: 99 (46%)
Girls: 116 (54%)
Capacity: 210 (102% full)
SEND: 15.5%
FSM Eligible: 41.1%
EAL: 9.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 14.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,551/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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: 53.1%
Gypsy/Roma: 11.6%
Black African: 11.1%
White Traveller: 9.7%
White Other: 8.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.4%
Black Other: 1.9%
Black Caribbean: 1.0%

53.1%

White British

11.6%

Gypsy/Roma

11.1%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01302841283

admin@holyfamilyschool.co.uk

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Kirton Lane

Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 141056
UKPRN: 10046474
Establishment No.: 3317
Trust: HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY TRUST

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