Holy Family Catholic Primary School, London
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 132nd-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 941st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Ealing (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Holy Family Catholic Primary School in detail
Holy Family Catholic Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "' Holy Family is an outstanding Catholic school, valued by all members of its community who are committed to living their mission of 'Achieving excellence for the glory of God'. After browsing through, you will hopefully have gained an insight into life at Holy Family."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 26 February 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Ealing
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 81% in Ealing and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (92% in reading, 97% in maths).
Getting a place at Holy Family Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 87 families put Holy Family Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 164 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 28 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Family Catholic Primary School are West Acton Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 75% maths); St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles); St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 84% maths); and West Twyford Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 70% reading, 86% maths).
Holy Family Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
West Acton Primary SchoolSt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolWest Twyford Primary School
Who goes there
11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 61.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (26%), White British (16%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 32 pupils (7.1%) received SEN support and 11 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is West Acton Underground Station, about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
Suspensions and exclusions
Holy Family Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holy Family Catholic Primary School are The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls (0.4 miles), Ada Lovelace Church of England High School (0.5 miles), Twyford Church of England High School (0.9 miles) and Ark Soane Academy (1 mile).
The Ellen Wilkinson School for GirlsAda Lovelace Church of England High SchoolTwyford Church of England High SchoolArk Soane Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
11.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 95% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Newsletter 1st October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter 24th September 2026
24 Sep 2026
Newsletter 17th September 2026
17 Sep 2026
Newsletter 10th September 2026
10 Sep 2026
Newsletter 3rd September 2026
3 Sep 2026
Newsletter 17th July 2026
17 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Holy Family Catholic Primary School.
- Boom Sports - Holy FamilyAt the school · Not yet graded
- Camp Beaumont - St Augustine's Priory850m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Ealing's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Holy Family Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Holy Family Catholic Primary School is in Ealing; for families living there:
Apply to Ealing for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 15 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Holy Family Catholic Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
418 pupils
420 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Ealing council
Places available
4,155
Applications
3,394
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Ealing council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
9.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
453
Total Pupils
235
Boys
218
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
23.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,107
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,747
Per pupil
£2619k
Total funding
£88k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
4.8%
Persistent absence
375
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Holy Family Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 95% did so in maths.
What is Holy Family Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
What is the catchment area for Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Holy Family Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Ealing allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Classes at Holy Family Catholic Primary School average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School has around 453 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Holy Family Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 4.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming Holy Family Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Holy Family Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Boom Sports - Holy Family (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 15 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is at Vale Lane, Acton, London, W3 0DY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)