Holy Family Catholic Primary School
104%
Capacity
226
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Westmorland and Furness community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 226 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 218 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holy Family Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Porter, it falls under Westmorland and Furness local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2171st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 99 in Westmorland and Furness.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia). Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Family Catholic Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Rounders, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Westmorland and Furness, Holy Family Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Ostley Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness, LA13 9LR |
| Headteacher | Rachel Porter |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Number of Pupils | 226 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.0% |
| School Capacity | 226 / 218 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2171st of 13,686
Nationally
293rd of 2,065
In North West
10th of 99
In Westmorland and Furness
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ostley Bank, Barrow-in-Furness
Westmorland and Furness, LA13 9LR
Ostley Bank, Barrow-in-Furness
Westmorland and Furness, LA13 9LR
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