Holy Family Catholic Primary School

About Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Holy Family Catholic Primary School sits almost exactly at the Birmingham average for its key stage 2 headline measure, with 63 per cent of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — matching the local authority average for primary schools. That places it 128th out of 254 schools in Birmingham, right in the middle of the pack. Where the school does stand out is in its maths outcomes: 80 per cent of pupils hit the expected standard in maths, well above the typical primary school in the city, and the average maths score of 106 is a solid notch above the national benchmark of 100. Reading and writing expected rates are 70 per cent and 73 per cent respectively, both respectable but not exceptional. The proportion reaching the higher standard across all three subjects is 13 per cent, which is modest. For a small school with 233 pupils and a high proportion of children eligible for free school meals — 53.6 per cent — these results suggest the school is doing a steady job of getting most children to where they need to be, particularly in maths.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025 graded it Good across every category that was judged: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision all received a 2. The inspection was a graded one, so the overall effectiveness was not separately judged, but the consistency is clear. Compared with its previous inspection in 2011, which also rated the school Good overall, the picture has held steady. The early years provision, which was graded Requires Improvement in 2011, has now been lifted to Good. In terms of rankings, Holy Family sits in the top 50 per cent nationally for its key stage 2 expected standard measure, and in the top 52 per cent within the West Midlands region. There are 28 outstanding primary schools in Birmingham, including The Olive School, Small Heath, less than a kilometre away, so competition for the top tier is strong, but Holy Family holds its own as a solidly Good option.

The school offers a nursery provision for children from age three, and its 2025/26 admissions round was oversubscribed: 51 applications for 30 places, with 20 first-preference offers made from 20 first-preference applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.22. That tells you it’s a popular choice among local families. Facilities include an ICT suite, library, forest school area, art studios, sports hall and a chapel, reflecting its Roman Catholic character. The sports on offer are cross country, dance, tennis and cricket, and clubs range from science and coding to gardening and film club. For children with additional needs, the school supports a wide range of SEND categories including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a school that suits families looking for a faith-based primary with strong maths outcomes, a broad set of enrichment activities, and a proven track record of supporting children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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