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Holy Family Catholic School
Goodgraded 21/03/2023Ages 11–181,211 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Holy Family Catholic School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Waltham Forest local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,211 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/03/2023, Holy Family Catholic School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.7 and 40% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Holy Family Catholic School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 21/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 445.5
Attainment 845.5
England avg 45.1 · was 44.6 in 2023/24
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths43%
England avg 45% · was 39% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
England avg 65% · was 60% in 2023/24
EBacc entry49%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.12
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-level29.1
A-level grade (point score)29.1
A-level grade (best 3)28.7
APS best 3: 28.7
AAB or better6%
Retention94%
Value added-0.09
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake32.7%
Free school meals32.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language40.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled82%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.1%
Attendance92.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in London
All schools in London →Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.0 miWaltham Forest College0.2 miThe Woodside Primary AcademyOutstanding · 0.2 miFrederick Bremer SchoolGood · 0.4 miEmmanuel Community SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.3 miWhitefield SchoolGood · 0.4 mi
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