What is The Holy Family Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

What does the admissions demand data show for The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School recorded 22 first-choice applications and 23 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 1.0 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

What age range does The Holy Family Catholic Primary School cover?

The published age range for The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 3 to 11 years. Check with the school which age groups currently have places available.

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 1PG

Parent reviews

Pupils: 211
Ages: 3–11
Gender: Mixed
School type: Academy converter

About

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a state-funded primary school in Welwyn Hatfield, East of England, for pupils aged 3 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 211 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 236.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (16 Oct 2024). Admissions data records 22 first-preference applications and 23 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Reporting periods vary by source — Methodology.

School Rating

Classpot Rating

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School does not have a Classpot Rating for 2024/25. Both required datasets could not be matched to this school’s current record. Not rated does not mean low performing.

NAAcademic results

A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.

NAAttendance

A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.

NAPupil progress

Not available for 2024/25

DfE did not publish KS1-to-KS2 progress measures for 2024/25 because the required KS1 assessments were cancelled during the pandemic. Progress would compare pupils’ outcomes with those of pupils with similar earlier attainment.

Pupil progress is not included in this version of Classpot Rating. Its absence does not reduce the school’s score.

Methodology and official sources

Contact Information

01707375518 www.holyfamily.herts.sch.uk

Crookhams, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 1PG

Mrs Katie Linnane

Details

School Type: Primary (State)
Age Range: 3 to 11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Establishment type: Academy converter
Local Authority: Hertfordshire
Nursery Classes: Yes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Good

Based on 16 Oct 2024 · Legacy grading · Open inspection report ↗

Inspection judgements
Area	Judgement
Leadership & management	Good
Early years provision	Good

Previous inspection · 22 Jan 2014Legacy grading · Requires improvement

Previous inspection judgements
Area	Judgement
Overall effectiveness	Requires improvement
Leadership & management	Good

Ungraded inspection · 16 Oct 2024: Standards maintained

Published 29 Jan 2016.

Ofsted legacy grades; compare inspection dates and frameworks.

Catchment & distance

Distance unavailable; check admission criteria with the school or council.

Admissions

Application dates · 2027/28 entry
Measure	Value
School’s local authority	Hertfordshire
Applications open	September 2026
Application deadline	15 January 2027
National offer day	16 April 2027

Apply through your home council; confirm local dates and any extra school forms.

Admissions demand · 2026/27
Measure	Value
Offers made on National Offer Day	23
First-preference applications	22
Applications (all preferences)	50
First-preference offers	22

Source: Published admissions data; follow each measure’s labelled basis, including all preferences where shown.

Students and teachers

19 pupils per qualified teacher

2025/26 · Full-time equivalent teachers, not class size.

Students

Number of pupilsPeriod not recorded: 211
School capacityPeriod not recorded: 236
Free school meals (FSM)2025/26: 15.6%
English as an additional language (EAL)2025/26: 19.9%

Classes & attendance

Average class size2025/26: 25.8

More pupil data

Ethnic background · 2025/26
Group	Pupils
White British	55.9%
White other	16.6%
Mixed	5.1%
Asian	3.2%
Black	15.6%
Other	2.4%

DfE school, census, workforce, absence and exclusion data; periods vary, and missing values are not zero.

School day & term dates

School day
Measure	Value
Teaching hours	09:00 – 15:15
Breakfast club	07:45-09:00
After-school care	15:15-17:30

Source: School website · checked 2026-05-20; confirm current arrangements.

Check the school website for term dates, holidays and INSET days.

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FAQ about The Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.

Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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