Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Patchway, Bristol, BS34 6BY · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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37th of 82 primary schools in South Gloucestershire we can score, 93 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 the 4,107 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
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, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Fox Cubs club, play football, netball, or multiskills, and attend Forest School. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 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
Since the latest inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to teaching since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Overview
Holy Family Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, rooted in the values of the Catholic faith. The report highlights a community where pupils and adults treat each other with fairness and respect, and where leaders are ambitious for all pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, helping pupils build knowledge over time in subjects like history and science.
- Phonics teaching is effective from Reception, with teachers quickly identifying and supporting pupils who struggle.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive accurate identification and regular support plans.
- Behaviour is high quality, with low-level disruption not tolerated and bullying described as "very rare".
- Governors challenge leaders robustly, and staff appreciate the care and support provided for their well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that teaching makes effective use of assessment of reading at key stage 2, as progression for some pupils slows due to inconsistent adaptation of the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being "tenacious in making sure children are safe" and staff identifying and reporting concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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
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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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