Holy Family Catholic Primary School

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

Doncaster, DN75BL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
20 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kirton Lane
Stainforth
Doncaster, DN75BL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141056
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Kirton Lane, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5BL
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hallam
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
199
Free School Meals
44.5% (89 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.9 (3.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 105.0
2023 108.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
199 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-4.0 per year)

Down -4.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning together, playing together, praying together"

Welcome Encounter Patience

Catholic ethos; welcomes children who are not baptised Catholics; OFSTED Section 48 Outstanding in Religious Education; features such as a Chaplaincy Team, parish connections, and a mission to live out Catholic faith in school life.

Head Teacher's Message

Message from Executive Headteacher Bernadette Nesbit highlighting Holy Family as providing outstanding Catholic education and inviting parents to visit; emphasises partnership with families and community.

Facilities

Chapel Prayer Garden Class Prayer Chairs Prayer Bear

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum described as stimulating, broad, balanced, innovative and creative Religious Education (Catholic Education) as a core focus Care for Creation and Live Simply Award initiatives embedded in school life Virtues and Chaplaincy Team involvement enriching learning and community life

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions: register interest; the school will send an application form in October for the following September start; places may be available for January and April early starts if places exist. Reception admissions: for children who have had their fourth birthday by 31 August; applications should be made online via Doncaster Council (closing date for 2026-27: 15 January 2026). In-year admissions: applications can be made at any time if spaces are available; oversubscription criteria apply if more applications than places; waiting list in place; supplementary Catholic information form may be required for Catholic applicants.

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