Holy Family Catholic School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 45.5 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 45.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 60%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.04
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.24, 0.17]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 200 | 45.5 | — | 59.5% | 49.0% | 4.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 206 | 44.6 | -0.04 | 54.9% | 31.6% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 195 | 44.9 | -0.30 | 61.0% | 38.0% | 4.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 208 | 49.4 | -0.13 | 66.0% | 14.0% | 4.0 |
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Other secondary schools in Waltham Forest for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 103106 |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Carolyn Laws |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | E17 3EA |
| Latest pupils | 200 |
| FSM eligible | 33.1% |
Contact and identifiers
1 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3EA
http://holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk/View local authority page2085200482| DfE number | 4603 |
| UKPRN | 10006697 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 18 May 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Publication date | 18 May 2023 |