The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mrs Ciara Sharvin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Old Hall Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 2JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWorthington Primary School
Primary · 306m away
Templemoor Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 317m away
Moorlands Junior School
Primary · 402m away
Lime Tree Primary Academy
Primary · 448m away
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Primary · 631m away
Sale High School
Secondary · 848m away
Sale Grammar School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Button Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Family Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Family Catholic Primary School take?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is in Sale, M33 2JA, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Family Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Family Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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