Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Old Hall Road, Sale, M33 2JAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Sale for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 101 schools in Trafford. It ranks 9th of 16 primary schools in Sale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 October 2022, report published 9 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 October 2022
Pupils really enjoy learning at this inclusive and welcoming school. They understand and embrace the school's four values: 'growing our hearts and minds, passionate about learning, together we succeed and we care about respect'. They make the most of many opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities, such as being mental health champions and representing their class on the school council. Pupils participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities at school, including sports, art and the Chinese club. Pupils understand what bullying is and its impact on victims. They told inspectors that they tell teachers immediately about bullying and that teachers and leaders deal with it quickly. Pupils feel safe in school. All adults in the school have high expectations of pupils. Most pupils listen attentively and work hard. Teachers and teaching assistants help those who struggle to listen and follow instructions, so that they can learn calmly alongside their peers. Pupils talk knowledgeably and enthusiastically about people who are different from themselves, including those from other cultures, ethnicities and religions. Leaders expect pupils to work hard and reach their full potential, including those who speak English as an additional language (EAL) and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils achieve well.
What the school should improve
- Some parents feel that leaders do not communicate well with them. Leaders should engage more effectively with parents so that all understand how the school's policies are implemented and know enough about their children's academic and wider experiences in school.
- In some subjects, the school's new knowledge-based curriculum does not provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to link topics so that they can integrate new knowledge into larger ideas. Leaders should work with teachers to ensure that pupils understand how what they are learning relates to previous work so that they deepen their understanding of key concepts.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
199 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Holy Family Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Templemoor Infant and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Moorlands Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Lime Tree Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% 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
- Mrs Ciara Sharvin
- Phone
- 01619625397
- Address
- Old Hall Road, Sale, M33 2JA
- Local authority
- Trafford
- URN
- 106345
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.