Holy Family VA RC Primary School
Salford, M6 5WX · Salford · primary school
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35th of 69 primary schools in Salford we can score, 76 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 — 4.1/10 against 3,839 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 62% | 1.36 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 38% | 3.12 |
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 VA RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% reached 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 (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 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 support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? How does the school engage parents in monitoring individual progress?
What Ofsted said about Holy Family VA RC Primary School
Overview
Holy Family VA RC Primary School provides a warm and supportive environment where pupils feel "well cared for" and proud to belong. The inspection found that the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision are all "Good". The school has successfully stabilised following recent staffing turbulence and addressed previous improvement areas.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, considerate and kind" with "positive attitudes to learning" in "calm and purposeful" classrooms.
- Staff maintain "high expectations" and use "secure subject knowledge" to teach with confidence.
- Early reading is prioritised, with a phonics programme starting in Reception that helps children build confidence and fluency.
- Pupils benefit from leadership roles like "playleader" and "school councillor", which help them grow in confidence and responsibility.
- The personal, social, and health education curriculum helps pupils develop strong morals and an understanding of mental well-being and online safety.
Areas to improve
- The school’s approach to checking the impact of the curriculum is "not robust enough", meaning gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not always identified or addressed quickly.
- In some subjects, new learning does not always build securely on prior knowledge, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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