The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Miss Joanna Riley
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
No 3 Lower Seedley Road, Salford, Lancashire, M6 5WX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWillow Tree Primary School
Primary · 471m away
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 586m away
King of Kings
Independent · 871m away
Buile Hill Academy
Secondary · 975m away
Salford City College
16 plus · 1.0km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Acer Academy, Salford
Free school · Grammar · 1.1km away
St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Family VA RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Family VA RC Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Family VA RC Primary School?
Holy Family VA RC Primary School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Family VA RC Primary School take?
Holy Family VA RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Family VA RC Primary School?
Holy Family VA RC Primary School is in Salford, M6 5WX, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Family VA RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Family VA RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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