Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Prior Street, Darlington, DL3 9EN
Part of: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Darlington, DL3 9EN
229 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
14.00% FSM %
114 Boys
115 Girls
About Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Darlington, Darlington, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 229 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Jane Weatherall.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Darlington
Region North East
Administrative District Darlington
Parliamentary Constituency Darlington
Ward Cockerton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-04-2013
UKPRN 10040999
URN 139533
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Anthony Graham Chair of Local Governing Body 19/07/2021 17/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Irons Chair of Local Governing Body 18/07/2025 07/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Kevin Dixon Local Governor 26/03/2025 25/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Anthony Graham Local Governor 18/07/2025 17/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Irons Local Governor 08/05/2024 17/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Phil Martin Local Governor 17/10/2023 16/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Stephen McAvoy Local Governor 02/12/2025 01/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catherine Parkinson Local Governor 23/04/2021 22/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Shield Local Governor 29/11/2022 28/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jane Weatherall Local Governor 01/09/2018 01/01/2099 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
0.25 km • Darlington
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0.85 km • Darlington
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Mowden Infant School
0.88 km • Darlington
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Mowden Junior School
0.92 km • Darlington
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Mount Pleasant Primary School
1.02 km • Darlington
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Reid Street Primary School
1.07 km • Darlington
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Darlington, Darlington.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 229 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Holy Family Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Holy Family Catholic Primary School is Mrs Jane Weatherall.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is at Prior Street, Darlington, DL3 9EN, in the Darlington local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Holy Family Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jane Weatherall
Prior Street, Darlington, DL3 9EN
01325380821
holyfamily.bhcet.org.uk/
Location
DL3 9EN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139533
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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