Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Kirton Lane, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Doncaster for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. It ranks 35th of 95 primary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 February 2024, report published 25 March 2024

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

21 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths52%

52%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score98

98, 7 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

215 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals30.2%

30.2%, 3.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.8%

8.8%, 12.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.8%

9.8%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Holy Family Catholic Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	38% met the expected standard
Long Toft Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	53% met the expected standard
Crookesbroom Primary Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	84% met the expected standard
Sheep Dip Lane Academy	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	76% met the expected standard
Travis St Lawrence Church of England Primary School	2 miles	Report card: Expected standard	56% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Ms Clair McFadden
Phone: 01302841283
Website: holyfamily.doncaster.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Kirton Lane, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5BL
Local authority: Doncaster
URN: 141056

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.