Holy Family Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Vale Lane, Acton, London, W3 0DYOpen in maps

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Ealing for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Ealing. It ranks 2nd of 57 primary schools in Ealing. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 May 2024, report published 3 July 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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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 May 2024

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a place where pupils thrive. Leaders work exceptionally well together to provide an excellent education to pupils. Pupils feel happy, valued and safe. The school ensures that all pupils can take part in a variety of extra-curricular activities, including sports and learning musical instruments. This enables pupils to learn about their talents and pursue a wide range of interests. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. There are no distractions to learning. At social times, pupils get along well and play together respectfully. Inspirational staff teach pupils to strive for the school's aim of 'personal excellence'. Pupils recognise that this helps them to be the best they can be. They develop mature attitudes and talk eagerly about their future aspirations. Pupils are very aware of how they can make a difference to the lives of others, for example by working with older people or supporting other schools in understanding online safety issues. Pupils are extremely confident and articulate. They are keen to learn about people from other cultures and religions. Pupils said that everyone is accepted for who they are in this school.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths33%

33%, 25 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score114

114, 9 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

453 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals11.9%

11.9%, 14.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language61.1%

61.1%, 39.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.1%

7.1%, 7.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Holy Family Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
West Acton Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good54% met the expected standard
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Greek Primary School of London0.8 milesOfsted: InadequateNot published
La Chouette School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
West Twyford Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Headteacher Thomas Doherty
Phone
02089923980
Website
holyfamilyealing.co.uk
Address
Vale Lane, Acton, London, W3 0DY
Local authority
Ealing
URN
137569

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.