Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
99%
Capacity
414
Pupils
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About Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Southampton has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection, a significant jump from its previous Good rating. The school’s leadership and management, as well as its early years provision, were also judged Outstanding. But the most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2: 77% of pupils achieved this benchmark in the 2023/24 academic year. That places the school well above the Southampton local authority average of 55%, and ranks it 6th out of 42 primary schools in the area, putting it in the top 15% nationally. It’s a strong performance that suggests consistent, high-quality teaching across the core subjects.
Digging into the individual subject scores, the picture is equally positive. In reading, 90% of pupils met the expected standard and 35% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. In writing, 93% met the expected level and 30% achieved the higher mark. Maths saw 80% at the expected standard and 27% at the higher level, with an average score of 106. The school’s overall ranking score of 77 places it among the top 25% of primary schools nationally. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive too: 88% of respondents would recommend the school, and 94% strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy here. The school’s most recent ungraded inspection in 2025 confirmed that standards have been maintained since the Outstanding grading.
The school is oversubscribed, with 112 applications for 60 places in the 2025/26 intake, and 56 of those 57 first-preference families were offered a spot. Facilities include a sports hall, music rooms, an ICT suite, a forest school area and a chapel, reflecting its Roman Catholic character. Clubs cover drama, choir and art, while sports include swimming, athletics, gymnastics, dance and rounders. The school lists a wide range of SEND provisions, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. With 25.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse community. It’s a strong fit for Catholic families in Southampton who want a primary school with proven academic outcomes and a clear moral framework.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Mansel Road West, Southampton, Southampton, SO16 9LP |
| Headteacher | Executive Head Gerida Montague & Co Headteacher Sarah Hendricks |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Number of Pupils | 414 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.4% |
| School Capacity | 414 / 420 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 May 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (14 May 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2266th of 13,686
Nationally
304th of 2,034
In South East
6th of 42
In Southampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
32 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
112
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British36.0%
- Asian19.7%
- White (other)15.9%
- Mixed8.5%
- Black0.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
10
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Mansel Road West, Southampton
Southampton, SO16 9LP
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