The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Clare Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
September 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Kendal Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 1AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common
Primary · 535m away
Boothstown Methodist Primary School
Primary · 720m away
Garrett Hall Primary School
Primary · 721m away
Highlea Secondary School
Special school · 761m away
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 996m away
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Tyldesley Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Ellenbrook Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km 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 May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School currently has 211 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 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is in Manchester, M28 1AG, in the Wigan 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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