The Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Maidstone, part of Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 43 schools in Maidstone with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 78% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put The Holy Family Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 47 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Holy Family Catholic Primary School are Leigh Academy Tree Tops (0.2 miles, Good, 82% reading, 79% maths); Leigh Academy Langley Park (0.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 78% maths); Senacre Wood Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths); and Leigh Academy Molehill (0.9 miles, Good, 95% reading, 95% maths).
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Leigh Academy Tree TopsLeigh Academy Langley ParkSenacre Wood Primary SchoolLeigh Academy Molehill
The trust
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is one of 33 schools run by Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership, an academy trust.
Who goes there
60.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 32 pupils (16.6%) received SEN support and 4 (2.1%) 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 railway station is Bearsted Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Holy Family School (outside), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Holy Family Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 152 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, The Holy Family Catholic Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 3.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to The Holy Family Catholic Primary School are New Line Learning Academy (1.3 miles) and Cornwallis Academy (1.7 miles).
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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
60.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 78% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.6
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Kent
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Holy Family Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is in Kent; for families living there:
Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
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 Kent is 11 (the median across 711 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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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
208 pupils
210 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Maidstone
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Maidstone
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
18.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
193
Total Pupils
110
Boys
83
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
19.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,673
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,272
Per pupil
£1540k
Total funding
£176k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.6%
Overall absence
28.6%
Persistent absence
192
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
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is The Holy Family Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Classes at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School average 27.6 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School has around 193 pupils on roll. 60% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
7.6% of sessions were missed at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 28.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming The 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 The Holy Family Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 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 Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is at Bicknor Road, Park Wood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9PS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)