The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.5
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 195 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,211
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 33.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Head
- Mrs Carolyn Laws (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
1 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWalthamstow School for Girls
Secondary · 665m away
Church Hill Nursery School
Nursery · 723m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 739m away
Henry Maynard Primary School
Primary · 825m away
Forest School
Independent · 1.2km away
Belmont Park School
Special school · 1.5km away
Leyton Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.5km away
Barclay Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Holy Family Catholic School a selective school?
No. Holy Family Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holy Family Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Family Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic School?
Holy Family Catholic School currently has 1,211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Family Catholic School take?
Holy Family Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holy Family Catholic School?
Holy Family Catholic School is in London, E17 3EA, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Family Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, Holy Family Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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