SchoolScoresHoly Family VA RC Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Catholic · Nursery class
No 3 Lower Seedley Road, Salford, M6 5WX
0161 921 2900 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
78 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Salford comparisons use the 41 of its 76 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 35 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 34th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 39th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 35th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 38 parents whose child had been bullied 23rd highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 16% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 53 parents who had raised a concern 37th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 6% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 25 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 25% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 63% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 32nd highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salford. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 33%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Salford figures pool parents at the Salford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
52% — 8 points below the Salford average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 52% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 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 Salford. 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 | 46 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (65%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 90 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.1 · 2025: 1.9 · 2026: 1.5
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 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 | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 54th highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.4% | 35.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 31st highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.9% | 19.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.5% | 24.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 15.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 32nd lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 46th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 41st highest of 75 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 37% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.5 | 19.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 34th highest of 75 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 9.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 37th highest of 76 state primary schools in Salford. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 11.6%* | 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
- Willow Tree Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lark Hill Community Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 needs attention · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Sebastian's RC Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Summerville Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's RC Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- River View Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Family VA RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Holy Family VA RC 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%.
Would parents recommend Holy Family VA RC Primary School?
81% of the 78 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Holy Family VA RC Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Holy Family VA RC Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 46 families put Holy Family VA RC 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 136080.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.