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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Stainforth DN7 5BL
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Learning to read begins as soon as children start school, with extra reading practice for those who need it.
Success of the Curriculum: The school's knowledge-rich curriculum is broad and ambitious for all pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: No areas needing improvement noted in the report.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Learning to read begins as soon as children start school, and any gaps are identified quickly, leading to exceptional achievement.
Support for Falling Behind: Any gaps that pupils have are identified quickly and they receive extra reading practice to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well, showing high levels of respect and self-control.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND study the same curriculum as their peers and make excellent progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School is a haven where pupils embrace the motto, and staff ensure a safe environment.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors spoke to parents at the school gate, and feedback was positive.
Parental Involvement: The school liaises with parents persistently to understand the reasons for their children鈥檚 absence and promotes regular attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: School clubs are organised based on pupils鈥� suggestions and are well attended.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy reading in the prayer garden and the reading room.
Teacher Engagement: Staff expertly promote a love of books through their recommendations and engaging storytelling.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality professional development plays a key role in the school鈥檚 success.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No challenges with the teaching staff highlighted in the report.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers deliver the school鈥檚 ambitious curriculum consistently well.
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 199 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In our community at Holy Family, where the standards are high and our expectations are constant and clear, we are immensely pleased of the accomplishments of our kids and we urge them all to succeed.
As we work to create the finest learning environment for the kids entrusted to our care, these standards apply to both our kids and our staff.
a location where kids can study in a welcoming Christian environment.
Our goal is to collaborate with parents and guardians to provide the best possible education for our kids.
I would like to use this chance to extend a warm invitation to all interested parents to visit the school and have a tour.
Applications from children who are not Catholics by baptism are also extremely welcome at our school.
Please spend some time browsing the school website.
You will discover Holy Family to be a welcoming, nurturing school that offers the best in teaching and learning in a setting that puts the child at the centre of all activities.
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As we work to create the finest learning environment for the kids entrusted to our care, these standards apply to both our kids and our staff.
a location where kids can study in a welcoming Christian environment.
Our goal is to collaborate with parents and guardians to provide the best possible education for our kids.
I would like to use this chance to extend a warm invitation to all interested parents to visit the school and have a tour.
Applications from children who are not Catholics by baptism are also extremely welcome at our school.
Please spend some time browsing the school website.
You will discover Holy Family to be a welcoming, nurturing school that offers the best in teaching and learning in a setting that puts the child at the centre of all activities.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 19.4 | 26.4 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 110 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 108 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 5.31% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 14 | 58.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.46% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% 5 | 57.13% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.84% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | 50.46% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 7.15% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1