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Holy Family Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Slough , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 454 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

454

Pupils

446

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Holy Family Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Holy Family Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for Holy Family Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Slough uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Slough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Holy Family Catholic Primary School is managed by Slough and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 454 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 446 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Slough before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School: at or above its 446 place limit

Holy Family Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 446 places. 454 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 446 places. Slough allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Slough.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Slough publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Slough school admissions →

Holy Family Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
High Street, Langley, Slough, SL3 8NF
Local authority
Slough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
12.1% of pupils
DfE URN
151043

Other Primary Schools in Slough

If Holy Family Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Slough are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Slough

Holy Family Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Slough. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Holy Family Catholic Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Holy Family Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for Holy Family Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for Holy Family Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Slough uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Slough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Holy Family Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Holy Family Catholic Primary School currently has 454 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 446 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Holy Family Catholic Primary School?

Holy Family Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Slough before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Holy Family Catholic Primary School cover?

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Slough, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Holy Family Catholic Primary School?

Holy Family Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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