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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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