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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
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- Southampton SO16 9LP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of phonics is highly skilled and successful
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is rich and varied; it engages pupils effectively in their learning
Areas Needing Improvement: Fewer most-able disadvantaged pupils achieve higher standards in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of key stage 2 compared to peers nationally
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics is well above the national average
Support for Falling Behind: Precise tracking enables detailed understanding of where support may be needed
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding; they have extremely positive attitudes and rise to high expectations
Support for SEND Pupils: The excellent and well-planned support offered ensures that pupils with SEND make outstanding progress from their starting points
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are diligent in safeguarding duties; pupils' welfare needs are well met and bullying is rare
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff treat pupils with consideration; a safe, nurturing environment is provided
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely supportive and appreciative of the school
Parental Involvement: Parents regularly contribute to children’s ongoing assessments
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of sporting activities and holiday clubs available through pupil premium funding
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor resources skilfully used, with opportunities for physical activities and learning
Teacher Engagement: Teachers’ engagement in innovative educational practice plays an important role in school’s success
Impact on Student Progress: Consistently high progress in reading, writing, mathematics, and across subjects
Teaching Staff Challenges: At times, the most able disadvantaged pupils are not fully challenged by their work
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous systems check on pupils’ achievement, ensuring quality teaching
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 411 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Every child has the right to receive excellent instruction that will help them realise their full potential. We all put in a tremendous amount of effort to make sure that every student is challenged and developed in every area of their study because we are happy that this is a Catholic school. Southampton's Holy Family Catholic Primary School offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities to its students. Within its curriculum, the school aggressively promotes core British Values. Our Executive Headteacher is a National Leader of Education, and we are a National Support School.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 51.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 5.29% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% 5 | 59.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 1 | 8.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% 4 | 59.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 8 | 6.98% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% | 55.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 5.91% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1