The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
99%
Capacity
208
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Maidstone community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated The Holy Family Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Megan Underhill, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% 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 2018th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 44 in Maidstone.
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 17 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School include Music Rooms, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Tennis, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Gardening, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 58.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Maidstone, The 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Bicknor Road, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME15 9PS |
| Headteacher | Megan Underhill |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 58.7% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
2018th of 13,686
Nationally
277th of 2,034
In South East
8th of 44
In Maidstone
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
78%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bicknor Road, Maidstone
Maidstone, ME15 9PS
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