Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Leeds, LS12 2LH · Leeds · primary school
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108th of 211 primary schools in Leeds we can score, 221 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.2/10 against 1,688 of them, against 5.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 41% | 2.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.74 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 26% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 241 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the higher standard? How does the current curriculum build on the 2022 Ofsted findings?
What Ofsted said about Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Overview
Holy Family Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described by the community as a close-knit ‘family’. Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that integrates local life experiences, though its full implementation has been delayed by the pandemic. Pupils are happy, feel safe, and benefit from strong relationships with staff who maintain high expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘behave well’ and ‘treat one another with respect’, valuing the school’s behaviour system.
- Reading is a ‘high priority’, with staff who are ‘experts at teaching phonics’ providing effective support for weaker readers.
- The mathematics curriculum builds effectively on prior learning, using ‘recap or ‘throwback’ activities’ to aid retention.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities ‘participate fully in school life’ and receive tailored support.
- Parents ‘speak highly of the school’ and would recommend it to others.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all curriculum plans are ‘appropriately developed, sequenced and effective’ so pupils remember content over longer periods.
- Systems to check pupils’ understanding of subject-specific vocabulary in foundation subjects are at an ‘early stage of development’ and require refinement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving effective training and leaders working well with other agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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