Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Sale

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is both a privilege and a joy to welcome you to Holy Family. Having previously served as Deputy Headteacher here for the past 9 years, I already feel very much part of the school's journey and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to now lead Holy Family as Headteacher."

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 82% in Trafford and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (90% in reading, 87% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Holy Family Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Family Catholic Primary School are Worthington Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 82% reading, 79% maths); Templemoor Infant and Nursery School (0.2 miles, Good); Moorlands Junior School (0.2 miles, Good, 87% reading, 86% maths); and Lime Tree Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 82% maths).

Holy Family Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 39.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (50%), Asian (29%) and Chinese (6%).

Holy Family Catholic Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Sale Water Park (Manchester Metrolink), about 930 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Norley Drive (near), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Holy Family Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Holy Family Catholic Primary School are Sale High School (0.5 miles), Sale Grammar School (0.7 miles) and Dixons Brooklands Academy (1.3 miles).