SchoolScoresHoly Family Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY TRUST
Kirton Lane, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5BL
01302 841283 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 20 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
21 pupils in this year group.
52% — 11 points below the Doncaster average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 52% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Doncaster. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (77%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 52 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 27th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.1% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 79th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 55th highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.0% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 51st highest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 16.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 72nd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 66th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 13.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 95th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.7 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 84th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.48% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 69th highest of 107 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 69th highest of 107 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 89th highest of 103 state primary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Long Toft Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crookesbroom Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sheep Dip Lane Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Travis St Lawrence CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dunsville Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green Top 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barnby Dun Primary Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thorne King Edward Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Family Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 February 2024.
How did Holy Family Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Holy Family Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put Holy Family Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141056.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.