The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 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
- 414
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 25.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Head
- Executive Head Gerida Montague & Co Headteacher Sarah Hendricks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Mansel Road West, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · Very close
Redbridge Primary School
Primary · 805m away
Compass School
Pupil referral unit · 910m away
Newlands Primary School
Primary · 933m away
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Secondary · 974m away
Redbridge Community School
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Cedar School
Special school · 1.2km away
Fairisle Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools's Ofsted rating?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend 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 currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools take?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
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 in Southampton, SO16 9LP, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools have a sixth form?
No, Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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