Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is a voluntary aided school in Southampton for pupils aged 4 to 11. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 412 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2025. In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. It has more teachers for its size than most primary schools: 15.1 pupils for each teacher in 2025/26, against 20.7 nationally. Absence is higher than at most other primary schools, with 8.1% of sessions missed in 2024/25 against 5.2% nationally, and 21% of pupils were persistently absent.
Ofsted inspection: June 2025. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Mansel Road West Millbrook Southampton Hampshire SO16 9LP |
| Phone | 02380773264 |
| Reference Number | 116397 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 412 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.36%
Girls: 53.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 44.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 35 | 57 |
| 2 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 3 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 4 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 6 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 32.3% |
| White, Other | 17.2% |
| Indian | 14.1% |
| African | 12.4% |
| Asian, Other | 7.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
Holy Family Catholic Primary School has effectively sustained the high standards established during its last inspection, being recognized for its outstanding overall effectiveness. The school offers a rich learning environment that nurtures students' development both academically and personally, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges. With strong leadership and a commitment to continual improvement, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that prioritizes well-being alongside educational achievement, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students thrive.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 13 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 20 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 03 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Excellent early years provision fosters strong learning habits.
- Curriculum designed to instill critical thinking and social awareness.
- High standards in reading and writing, benefiting from effective phonics teaching.
- Strong emphasis on pupil well-being and management of feelings.
- Effective professional development for teachers enhances teaching quality.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 17% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 106 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 108 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 1.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 1.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 1.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Second Preference | 37 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 11 | 6 |
Previous years
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In 2024–25 Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools had 411 pupils for 420 places. 9 places (2.1%) were unfilled.
Pupils and places
Reception intake in the “Southampton West Primary” planning area
Southampton counted 749 Reception pupils in this area in 2024–25 and forecasts 675 in 2029–30, down 10%.
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Places | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| Pupils | 385 | 377 | 378 | 389 | 390 | 398 | 408 | 413 | 413 | 397 | 412 | 415 | 420 | 414 | 411 |
| Unfilled | 8.3% | 10.2% | 10.0% | 7.4% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.1% |
Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover). Places: Department for Education, School capacity, from local authorities' annual survey as at 1 May. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024–25); the survey was not run in 2020. Places include sixth form places. Forecasts are the local authority's own for the school's planning area, an area it uses to plan places that is not the school's catchment area. The forecast starts from a head count in 2025; the dashed line is the Department's estimate of places in that area, including those the authority has firm plans for. Planned places are cumulative, and only those with firm plans are counted.
In 2024–25 pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools attended 91.9% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 21.3% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 3.5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Unauthorised absence | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 2.4% | 3.6% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 1.2% of pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools were suspended at least once (nationally 1.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools had 15.1 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 27.8% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 15.7%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 15.9 | 12.9 | 15.4 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.4 | 13.9 | 18.1 | 13.1 | 9.3 | 10.4 | 10.7 | 16.6 | 12.2 | 10.1 | 10.8 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 11.6% | 23.6% | 11.6% | 13.0% | 14.2% | 12.3% | 5.2% | 13.3% | 9.4% | 19.1% | 24.6% | 32.8% | 20.4% | 9.7% | 15.9% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 33.3% | 55.0% | 40.0% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 20.0% | 61.9% | 59.1% | 33.3% | – | 40.7% | 56.3% | 51.7% | 60.0% | 41.7% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 0.6 | – | 1.2 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26, 23.1% of pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools were on SEN support (nationally 15.4%) and 1.2% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 4.1%).
Pupils by main type of need
| SEN support | EHC plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Speech, language and communication needs | 45 | 1 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 20 | 0 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 8 | 3 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 9 | 0 |
| Physical disability | 4 | 0 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 3 | 1 |
| Vision impairment | 3 | 0 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 2 | 0 |
| Hearing impairment | 1 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded primary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2025–26 Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools received £8,170 and spent £8,383 for each of its 412 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £104,000 (£253 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £193,000 | £109,000 | £98,000 | £97,000 | £403,000 | £371,000 | £192,000 | £104,000 |
| per pupil | £486 | £270 | £239 | £237 | £965 | £902 | £463 | £253 |
| In-year balance | £36,000 | -£84,000 | -£11,000 | -£182,000 | £306,000 | -£32,000 | -£179,000 | -£87,000 |
| per pupil | £92 | -£206 | -£28 | -£443 | £732 | -£79 | -£433 | -£212 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).
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Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Culver Close, Porlock Road, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9HZ |
0.18 miles |
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Redbridge Primary School
Studland Road, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9BB |
0.5 miles |
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Newlands Primary School
Windermere Avenue, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9QX |
0.58 miles |
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Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
Fairisle Road, Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8BY |
0.8 miles |
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Fairisle Junior School
Fairisle Road, Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8BY |
0.8 miles |
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Nursling Church of England Primary School
Nursling Street, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XH |
0.83 miles |
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Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist Bases
Helvellyn Road, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4AS |
0.89 miles |
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Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School
Bakers Drove, Rownhams, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8AD |
1.14 miles |
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Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School
Warren Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6AY |
1.22 miles |
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Tanners Brook Primary School
Elmes Drive, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 4PF |
1.24 miles |
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Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Sinclair Road, Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8GF |
1.37 miles |
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Eling Infant School and Nursery
School Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9HX |
1.46 miles |
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Oakfield Academy
Sylvia Crescent, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3LN |
1.57 miles |
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Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
Victor Street, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5LH |
1.58 miles |
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Lydlynch Infant School
Lydlynch Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3DW |
1.6 miles |
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Oakwood Primary School
Sandpiper Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FD |
1.68 miles |
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Foundry Lane Primary School
Foundry Lane, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 3JT |
1.71 miles |
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Abbotswood Junior School
Ringwood Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8EB |
1.75 miles |
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Shirley Infant School
Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5LA |
1.8 miles |
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Shirley Junior School
Bellemoor Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5XE |
1.8 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Romsey Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FA |
0.61 miles |
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Redbridge Community School
Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9RJ |
0.66 miles |
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The Cedar School
Redbridge Lane, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XN |
0.77 miles |
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Testwood School
Testwood Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW |
1.19 miles |
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Regents Park Community College
King Edward Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4GW |
1.28 miles |
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GLADE School
49 Junction Road, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3BU |
1.32 miles |
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Forest Park School
Ringwood Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8DZ |
1.64 miles |
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Rosewood Free School
Aldermoor Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5NA |
1.72 miles |
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Upper Shirley High School
Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7QU |
1.91 miles |
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Hounsdown School
Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9FT |
2.19 miles |
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5RL |
2.21 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England School
Stafford Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5TE |
2.22 miles |
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King Edward VI School
Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ |
2.28 miles |
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Great Oaks School
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT |
2.57 miles |
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The Polygon School
Handel Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2FH |
2.81 miles |
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New Avenue School
62 the Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XS |
2.88 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic School
Carlton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ |
2.93 miles |
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Cantell School
Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3GJ |
3.03 miles |
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The Mountbatten School
Whitenap Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 5SY |
3.54 miles |
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Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3DQ |
3.82 miles |
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What is Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2025.
When was Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools last inspected by Ofsted?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools was last inspected in June 2025.
How many pupils does Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools have?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools has 412 pupils on roll.
What age range does Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools cover?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools for pupils aged 4 to 11.
What are Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is at Mansel Road West, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9LP.