What did Ofsted judge The Holy Family Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Holy Family Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 193 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Holy Family Catholic Primary School take?

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is The Holy Family Catholic Primary School located?

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is located in Maidstone, ME15 9PS, Kent.

How do I apply to The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does The Holy Family Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — The Holy Family Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from The Holy Family Catholic Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 26.557 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?

When The Holy Family Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children etc. — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 53.4% of pupils at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

26.557miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children etc. — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
2Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
4Siblings — Children who will have siblings at the school at the date of entry.
5Children of staff — Children of staff.
6Catechumenate — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
7Other Christian denominations — Children whose families are members of other Christian denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
8Other faiths — Children whose families are members of other faiths. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
9Other children — Other children. The following order of priorities will be applied when applications within any of the above categories exceed the places available and it is necessary to decide between applications within each category: i. Priority will first be given to children with a sibling in the school at the time of admission. ii. (St Joseph's Northfleet only rule not applicable). iii. Priority will next be given to children who live closest to the school (Kent schools: straight line distance measured via NLPG address points).

If two applications tie: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.

Document is a multi-school trust admissions policy (Kent Catholic Schools Partnership) covering 27 named schools; Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Maidstone is listed with PAN 30 and shares the same criteria as all other schools in the Trust, except where noted (e.g., St Joseph's Northfleet has an additional sub-criterion not applicable here).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Holy Family Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Holy Family Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: The Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 193 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Holy Family Catholic Primary School take?: The Holy Family Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is The Holy Family Catholic Primary School located?: The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is located in Maidstone, ME15 9PS, Kent.
How do I apply to The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does The Holy Family Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — The Holy Family Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from The Holy Family Catholic Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 26.557 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: When The Holy Family Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children etc. — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 53.4% of pupils at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

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was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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How places are decided at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children etc. — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
2Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
4Siblings — Children who will have siblings at the school at the date of entry.
5Children of staff — Children of staff.
6Catechumenate — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
7Other Christian denominations — Children whose families are members of other Christian denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
8Other faiths — Children whose families are members of other faiths. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
9Other children — Other children. The following order of priorities will be applied when applications within any of the above categories exceed the places available and it is necessary to decide between applications within each category: i. Priority will first be given to children with a sibling in the school at the time of admission. ii. (St Joseph's Northfleet only rule not applicable). iii. Priority will next be given to children who live closest to the school (Kent schools: straight line distance measured via NLPG address points).

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Holy Family Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Holy Family Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: The Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 193 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Holy Family Catholic Primary School take?: The Holy Family Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is The Holy Family Catholic Primary School located?: The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is located in Maidstone, ME15 9PS, Kent.
How do I apply to The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: The Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does The Holy Family Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — The Holy Family Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from The Holy Family Catholic Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 26.557 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: When The Holy Family Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children etc. — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 53.4% of pupils at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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