Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 3-11
Religion Roman Catholic
Address Kirton Lane
Stainforth
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN7 5BL
Phone 01302841283
Reference Number 141056

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is performing exceptionally well, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding during its recent inspection. The school has demonstrated remarkable strengths in providing a high-quality education, fostering positive behavior and attitudes among pupils, and promoting personal development. The commitment to inclusivity and support for disadvantaged pupils is evident, leading to exceptional educational outcomes for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This is a significant improvement since its previous 'good' rating and reflects the school’s dedication to creating a culture of aspiration and high expectations. Additionally, the school has created a vibrant learning environment that encourages pupils to engage deeply with the curriculum, promoting not only academic success but also personal growth. The strong leadership and management provide a well-funded and resourced framework which supports both teachers and students alike. With a supportive community and inclusive practices, the school prepares its pupils very well for life beyond primary education, underscoring its reputation as a beacon of excellence in the area.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 207
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 46.86%
Girls: 53.14%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 37.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 9.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 25.5
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 29.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 24.3

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 12 17 29
2 12 18 30
3 15 9 24
4 9 13 22
5 11 19 30
6 10 11 21

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 53.1%
African 11.1%
White, Other 8.2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 2.4%
Caribbean 1%
Chinese 0.5%
Pakistani 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
 >  Quality of education Outstanding
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 20 Feb 2024
Date Report
20 Feb 2024 School inspection:
07 Jun 2022 School inspection
18 May 2017 Short inspection
01 Jul 2014 Academy conversion letter
28 Mar 2014 Interim assessment
Previously as Holy Family Catholic Primary School
28 Mar 2014 Interim assessment
20 Oct 2010 Full inspection:
20 Oct 2010 Full inspection:
13 Sep 2007 Full inspection:
13 Sep 2007 Full inspection:
13 Oct 2003 Full inspection
13 Oct 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Exceptional quality of education across all subjects
  • Strong support for disadvantaged pupils
  • High levels of pupil engagement and pride in their work
  • Ambitious and knowledge-rich curriculum
  • Outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils
  • Inclusive practices for pupils with SEND
  • Effective support for reading and literacy
  • Strong leadership that values staff workload and development
  • Pupils' active citizenship and leadership roles
  • Effective partnerships with parents to promote attendance

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 52%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 14%

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 104
Maths 98

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 1.7
Writing -1.4
Maths 3.8

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 6 1
Third Preference 2 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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