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Holy Family Catholic School
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- Waltham Forest E17 3EA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils receive a broad curriculum and have clear aspirations to succeed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, with positive behaviour in lessons and around school.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use subject expertise to check pupils’ understanding but sometimes fail to address misconceptions.
Communication: Staff promptly resolve issues, and leaders ensure parents are informed.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved through Ofsted Parent View.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure high pupil attendance and support punctuality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Issues, including bullying, are resolved by staff; pupils feel safe and happy.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Teachers provide regular safeguarding training and vigilance.
Extracurricular Offerings: Leaders organize enrichment activities such as sports and chess clubs.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive impartial careers advice and sixth form support for apprenticeships and university applications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND get appropriate adaptations and access the same curriculum.
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Holy Family Catholic School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1256 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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"An ethos is a way of life, behaviour, and doing things by individuals who, despite their differences, have a same set of values and a similar outlook on the world." (
As a Catholic institution, everything we do includes daily prayer and worship.
For this, we offer a variety of opportunities.
Every week, we give workers and kids the option to go to Mass at each location.
During other seasons of the year, we attend Mass at Our Lady and St. George's church in the school.
During Advent and Lent, students have the chance to partake in the sacrament of reconciliation.
The ethos penetrates all area of school life, as stated in the following quote: "The curriculum as a whole, and every portion of it, is religious, as there is nothing which does not ultimately connect to God."
(Assessing the Catholic school's Unique Characteristics.)
We bear the name "The Holy Family" on purpose.
The ideals of our school are profoundly influenced by the family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
Being supportive of one another is crucial.
There are no outsiders; we are all one big family.
We must watch out for the weak, lonesome, lost, and disturbed people among us.
Our goal at Holy Family is to mentor young people in their academic pursuits, religious beliefs, and moral behaviour.
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As a Catholic institution, everything we do includes daily prayer and worship.
For this, we offer a variety of opportunities.
Every week, we give workers and kids the option to go to Mass at each location.
During other seasons of the year, we attend Mass at Our Lady and St. George's church in the school.
During Advent and Lent, students have the chance to partake in the sacrament of reconciliation.
The ethos penetrates all area of school life, as stated in the following quote: "The curriculum as a whole, and every portion of it, is religious, as there is nothing which does not ultimately connect to God."
(Assessing the Catholic school's Unique Characteristics.)
We bear the name "The Holy Family" on purpose.
The ideals of our school are profoundly influenced by the family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
Being supportive of one another is crucial.
There are no outsiders; we are all one big family.
We must watch out for the weak, lonesome, lost, and disturbed people among us.
Our goal at Holy Family is to mentor young people in their academic pursuits, religious beliefs, and moral behaviour.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.9 | - | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 34% | 71% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.30% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.30 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 38.24% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 51.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 33.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 14.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 19.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 3.23 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 91.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 22.71% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 77% | 30.19% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 24.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.76% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 41.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 55.2% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 37.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 17.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 23.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 3.49 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.52% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 127 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 92.71% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 22.38% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 83% | 29.48% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 24.43% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.33% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.52% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 19 | 34.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 7 | 51.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 40.61% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 5 | 13.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 12 | 21.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.39 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.22% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 125 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 88.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 23.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 27.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 22.94% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.44% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.17% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 15 | 36.35% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 1 | 51.22% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 38.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 5 | 13.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 17 | 20.48% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 3.29 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 82.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 19.22% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 78% | 27.11% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 21.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.61% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 47.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 15.26% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 17.7% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.56% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 31.39% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 17.72% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 23.67% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 21.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.94% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.56% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.66 | 25.97 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.98 | 26.23 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.30% | 7.74% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 111 | 238 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.73% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 11.45% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 12.55% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.15 | 29.2 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.33 | 29.2 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.3% | 10.88% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 107 | 299 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 67.91% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.27% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 11.36% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 12.82% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.31 1 | 20.89 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.16 2 | 20.05 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.5% | 5.24% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 92 | 275 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 58.17% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 3.92% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 17.33% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 12.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.17 2 | 21.95 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.13 3 | 20.85 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.8% | 5.56% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 33.7% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 16% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 7.9% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.27 | 17.67 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.53 | 19.26 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.7% | 5.15% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 8 | 10 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 25.4% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2.9% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 14.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 6.1% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
