Holy Family Catholic Primary School
102%
Capacity
454
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Slough community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 454 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Sara Benn, it falls under Slough local authority.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 60 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Family Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Athletics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Slough, Holy Family Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South East 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | High Street, Slough, Slough, SL3 8NF |
| Headteacher | Sara Benn |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Number of Pupils | 454 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.1% |
| School Capacity | 454 / 446 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2019Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
100
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, Slough
Slough, SL3 8NF
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