Holy Family Catholic School
URN: 103106 • London E17 3EA
Overview
- Name
- Holy Family Catholic School
- URN
- 103106
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carolyn Laws (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02085200482
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 1 Shernhall Street, London E17 3EA
Summary
Holy Family Catholic School, located in Waltham Forest, London, is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,211 students, slightly below its capacity of 1,240. The school is committed to a Catholic ethos, which underpins its educational approach and community values. It aims to educate the whole person, fostering academic potential alongside creativity, spirituality, and resilience.
The curriculum at Holy Family is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy. The school offers a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop their skills. Support for students is a priority, with provisions in place for special educational needs and a focus on mental health and wellbeing.
Holy Family fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. The school actively engages with local parishes and primary schools, promoting a sense of community and shared values. Parents can find more information about the school’s policies, admissions, and events on their website.
The curriculum at Holy Family is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy. The school offers a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop their skills. Support for students is a priority, with provisions in place for special educational needs and a focus on mental health and wellbeing.
Holy Family fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. The school actively engages with local parishes and primary schools, promoting a sense of community and shared values. Parents can find more information about the school’s policies, admissions, and events on their website.
Useful links
- Curriculum Support & SEND Provision (sen)
- SEND Report & Provision (sen)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Careers Events (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- In-Year Admissions (other)
- Year 7 Admissions (other)
- Policies Overview (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Waltham Forest
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1240
- Pupils
- 1211
- Boys
- 639
- Girls
- 572
- FSM %
- 33.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1211 | 639 | 572 | 1240 | 33.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1256 | 670 | 586 | 1240 | 31.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1302 | 679 | 623 | 1240 | 25.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1302 | 679 | 623 | 1240 | 25.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1272 | 664 | 608 | 1240 | 21.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1221 | 628 | 593 | 1240 | 16.10 |
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