The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 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, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 316
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 19.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL
- Head
- Miss Karen Bathe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGoddard Park Community Primary School
Primary · 436m away
Nyland School
Special school · 449m away
Nythe Primary School
Primary · 482m away
Covingham Park Primary School
Primary · 766m away
Eldene Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 820m away
Colebrook Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Colebrook Infant Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Oaktree Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Family Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School currently has 316 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 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is in Swindon, SN3 2PT, in the Swindon 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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