Holy Family Catholic Primary School
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 February 2024
The school is a beacon of excellence. Staff are passionate and inspire pupils consistently to be their very best. The school recognises the barriers that many of its pupils' families face. The school's support for disadvantaged pupils is highly effective. The school has created a culture of aspiration. Pupils rise to meet these high expectations. They are rightly proud of their school and the work that they produce. They achieve exceptionally well. Pupils get the very best start. They study an ambitious curriculum, which begins in the early years. Woven throughout the curriculum are experiences such as musical performances and residential visits that improve pupils' life opportunities. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) study the same curriculum as their peers. They are fully included in the life of the school and make excellent progress. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They show high levels of respect and self-control. They are proud to wear their school uniform and look after their school environment. Their attitudes to learning are overwhelmingly positive. Pupils work diligently with focus and without interruption or distraction. They work well collaboratively. Older pupils support younger children, for example in leading acts of worship. Pupils identify as being part of this school's family. The school is a haven where pupils embrace the motto, 'Learning together. Playing together. Praying together', to overcome any difficulties.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
215 pupils on roll, with places for 210
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
- 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.