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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Trafford, M33 2JAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
#4,386
of 13,686 nationally

About Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Holy Family Catholic Primary School sits within Trafford, a local authority that consistently performs well nationally, and the school holds its own in a competitive primary landscape. Among the 63 state primary schools in the borough, Holy Family ranks 34th, placing it in the middle of the pack. The top-performing peers nearby — St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Park Road Academy Primary School, and Brooklands Primary School — all score higher on the ranking metric, but Holy Family is the closest Catholic option for many families in the area. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, just 1.3 kilometres away. With a capacity of 210 and currently 197 pupils on roll, the school is operating near its limit. It is oversubscribed for 2025/26: 17 first-preference applications were received for 17 places, but 37 applications in total were made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.18. That suggests a loyal local catchment and a reputation that draws families beyond the immediate parish.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressOld Hall Road, Sale, Trafford, M33 2JA
HeadteacherCiara Sharvin
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils197
Free School Meals (FSM)14.2%
School Capacity197 / 210 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Forest SchoolICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingNetballDanceFootballAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt ClubScience ClubCodingBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: holyfamilysalemoor.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Holy Family Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.