Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Swindon, SN3 2PT · Swindon · primary school
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25th of 54 primary schools in Swindon we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.1/10 against 3,623 of them, against 5.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 62% | 2.13 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
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, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 312 pupils against a stated capacity of 342. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Overview
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is described as an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, respected, and supported by strong staff relationships. The report highlights that pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning, with exceptional progress noted in the early years, while the school effectively promotes its core values of kindness and compassion.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated Outstanding, with children learning exceptionally well and developing confidence in communication, reading, and basic skills.
- The school implements a broad curriculum that meets the needs of most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, through significant investment in staff development.
- Reading is a clear priority, with effective support for struggling readers and an increased range of challenging books to inspire older pupils.
- Pupils show strong personal development, demonstrating the school’s ethos of kindness, compassion, and respect, with bullying being rare.
- Governors actively support and challenge leaders, ensuring decisions prioritise pupil interests and staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff do not revisit or secure previous learning before introducing new ideas, making it difficult for pupils to build knowledge over time.
- Expectations for pupil achievement are sometimes not ambitious enough, meaning some pupils do not receive the challenge needed to deepen their understanding of complex concepts.
Safeguarding
The report states that the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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