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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Ostley Bank, Newbarns, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9LR

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

226

Ages

3-11

FSM

5.0%

Capacity

218

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

76.0%

Writing

79.0%

Maths

76.0%

RWM Combined

62.0%

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About Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 226 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Ostley Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9LR | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Holy Family Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2022 — School remains Good
Jun 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Holy Family Catholic Primary School

What is Holy Family Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Holy Family Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

What are Holy Family Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

Holy Family Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School located?

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Barrow-in-Furness, Westmorland and Furness (LA13 9LR).

How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School?

Holy Family Catholic Primary School has around 226 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Holy Family Catholic Primary School with other schools?

View Holy Family Catholic Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Westmorland and Furness.