SchoolScoresThe Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
Crookhams, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1PG
01707 375518 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 January 2016. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Welwyn Garden City comparisons use the 6 of its 16 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 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 | Welwyn Garden City | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Welwyn Garden City. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Welwyn Garden City. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Welwyn Garden City. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 87% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Welwyn Garden City. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Welwyn Garden City. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Welwyn Garden City figures pool parents at the Welwyn Garden City 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
30 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 117481), before it changed to its current form.
50% — 14 points below the Hertfordshire average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 57% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 Hertfordshire. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 50 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 16 state primary schools in Welwyn Garden City. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 16 state primary schools in Welwyn Garden City. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 16 state primary schools in Welwyn Garden City. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 16 state primary schools in Welwyn Garden City. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 16 state primary schools in Welwyn Garden City. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 16 state primary schools in Welwyn Garden City. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Welwyn Garden City. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Welwyn Garden City. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 16 state primary schools in Welwyn Garden City. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 16 state primary schools in Welwyn Garden City. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 15 state primary schools in Welwyn Garden City. Higher than 34% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 15.7%* | 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
- Waterside Academy 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Panshanger Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springmead Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Watchlytes Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Homerswood Primary and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tewin Cowper CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Templewood Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Holy Family Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 January 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did The Holy Family Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
98% of the 41 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend The Holy Family Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Holy Family Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 22 families put The Holy Family Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 23 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 22 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 151497.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.