Holy Family Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Amberley Road Patchway Holy Family School Patchway Bristol BS34 6BY |
| Phone | 01454866786 |
| Reference Number | 109266 |
Holy Family Catholic Primary School continues to demonstrate a good performance overall, rooted in the values of the Catholic faith. The school fosters a strong community spirit, where pupils and adults treat each other with respect and fairness. The leadership is ambitious for all students, effectively supporting those with special educational needs and those who speak English as an additional language. The school environment encourages positive behavior and a strong commitment to learning, with pupils expressing feelings of safety and belonging. Parents appreciate the dedication and support provided by the school leadership.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.88%
Girls: 46.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 62.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 2 | 21 | 9 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 4 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 5 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 6 | 24 | 8 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 35.4% |
| White, British | 28.2% |
| Indian | 8.7% |
| African | 8.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 29 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 23 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community spirit aligned with Catholic values.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and EAL.
- High expectations for behavior leading to low disruption.
- Well-sequenced curriculum enabling cumulative learning.
- Effective phonics teaching from early years.
- Strong awareness of equality and respect among pupils.
- Robust safeguarding practices ensuring pupil safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of reading curriculum in key stage 2.
- Assessment information not used swiftly enough to adapt reading teaching.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2 | ||
| Writing | -1.3 | ||
| Maths | 1.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Stoke Lodge Primary School
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0.38 miles |
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St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School
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Charlton Wood Primary Academy
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Wheatfield Primary School
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Callicroft Primary School
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Little Stoke Primary School
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Meadowbrook Primary School
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Coniston Primary School
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Holy Trinity Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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