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Holy Family VA RC Primary School
No 3 Lower Seedley Road, Salford, Lancashire, M6 5WX, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.7 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
239
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Faith
Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 52% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 79% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 81% recommending the school, although the overall academic performance could be improved, as only 14% of students reached the higher standard.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child is happy
86%
My child makes good progress
85%
My child feels safe
82%
I'd recommend this school
81%
Behaviour is good
78%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
School keeps me informed
74%
School has high expectations
74%
Good range of subjects
73%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.7%
Mixed Other28.0%
Black African18.0%
White Other9.2%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.48873, -2.29168 · M6 5WX
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN136080
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.holyfamilysalford.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Family VA RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Family VA RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Holy Family VA RC Primary School a good school?
Holy Family VA RC Primary School scores 38.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Holy Family VA RC Primary School?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holy Family VA RC Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
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