Holy Family Catholic Primary School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Swindon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holy Family Catholic Primary School.

Swindon, SN32PT Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

40

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 47.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
28 February 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Marlowe Avenue
Swindon, SN32PT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138636
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2PT
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL
Capacity
342 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Clifton
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
311
Free School Meals
22.1% (69 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
47.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.1 (3.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
31
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
311 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety"

Love Respect Kindness Friendship Forgiveness Honesty Compassion

Christ is at the centre of all we do. As a Catholic school our faith is central to all we do and is guided by Gospel Values and a Catholic Mission.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Chaplaincy Lead Team Eco Warriors Mini Police Peer Mentors School Council House Captains Chaplaincy Leaders

Facilities

Sensory room Sanctuary (indoor) Outdoor sanctuary Sanctuary garden

Curriculum Highlights

Life to the Full Plus PSHE/RHE scheme of work Life to the Full is taught across the whole school Curriculum includes Religious Education and Catholic Life as part of learning Seven school virtues are taught and celebrated in school

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

Pastoral support including a Pastoral and Family Support Worker, ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant), Sensory Room, Drawing and Talking, and Young Carers support.

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