
About Holy Family Catholic Primary
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Welcome to Holy Family Catholic Primary
Ours is a two form entry, nurturing Catholic School in the heart of Southampton. Holy Family Catholic Primary School aspires to provide a rich learning experience where children are encouraged to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.
We value each child’s contribution to our community and look to develop the whole child. Our core purpose is to provide a deep learning experience for our children throughout their primary lives, so that they are resilient, happy, well-mannered and secure. We are a happy, exciting and successful learning community with Jesus at the centre.
We are proud that our Gospel values engender a happy, inclusive, family atmosphere. We hope to shine a light of goodness into our community and live our lives by the principals of Truth, Honesty, Peace and Justice for all.
Our aim is to provide your children with the skills to reach their full potential. We do this through our exciting, high-quality curriculum, which enables children to develop a ‘thirst’ for learning and to be challenged appropriately throughout their life at our school.
We believe that children who are happy and safe achieve well. We strive for high standards and expect excellent academic progress and excellent behaviour. We want all our children to thrive, aspire and achieve their personal best. From sports and socialising; through to achieving academic potential and taking their place as an active citizen in our world.
Research tells us that high quality teaching and learning has a high impact on our children’s happiness and academic outcomes. The vast majority of our classes are taught with a 15:1 adult ratio. These small classes enable teachers to get to know each child as an individual and target both their academic and personal development. Children play and learn in harmony with each other. There is respect and rigour; exploration and investigation. We care for each child’s individual needs, building their confidence and encouraging them to be creative and independent to prepare them for their life beyond primary school.
Selecting the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will have to make. Please take the time to look through our website, which will give you the opportunity to appreciate our special and distinctive character and ethos; as well as observe the high quality nurture and learning that Holy Family Catholic Primary School provides. We have fantastic ICT provision, great play spaces and beautiful growing gardens and grounds.
If there is anything further you need or any information you require please contact us directly. If you would like to apply for a place then please contact the school and we will either advise whether year group spaces are available, or for Year R entrance explain the admission procedure. Alternatively, the admission arrangements can be found by clicking here.
Kind Regards,
Gerida Montague, MBE | Executive Headteacher, Learning Federation Partnership of Schools

Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is part of a wider family of six schools called The Learning Federation Partnership of Schools. Under the leadership of a hugely experienced team, we take the strengths of our school partnership to provide the most enriching and diverse curriculum and wellbeing focused school journey for all of our children. Our Executive Headteacher is a National Leader in Education as well as an inspector for Ofsted. She is well supported by a strong executive board and heads of school. Our teams of staff regularly support other schools.
Executive Board:
Gerida Montague, MBE and Ian Prince lead the Board as Co-Executive Headteachers.
Jo McNicholas - Chief Business, Finance and Compliance Officer.
Sarah Hendricks - Director of Vulnerable Children. Executive Headteacher for Sinclair Nursery and Primary, Holy Family Catholic Primary and Our Lady and St Joseph Primary.
Caroline Firman - Director of Curriculum & Management Systems. Executive Headteacher of Bitterne Park Nursery and Primary School.
Paul Lodge - Co-Headteacher of Mansel Park Nursery and Primary School.

Holy Family Team:
Senior Leadership Team:
Executive Headteachers - Gerida Montague, MBE and Ian Prince
Headteacher – Miss Sarah Hendricks
Principal – Mrs Nikki Grace
Vice-Principal – Mr Matt Grace
Deputy Director of Vulnerable Children - Mrs Katherine Olney
Teaching & Learning Lead - Mrs Sarah Austin
Director of Early Years - Mrs Jennifer Squires
SENDco:
Lead Partnership SENDco - Mrs Kate Knott
Assistant Partnership SENDco - Miss Rebecca Thomas
Assistant Partnership SENDco - Mrs Emma Smith
Assistant Partnership SENDco - Miss Lucy Powell
Admin:
Partnership Office and Finance Manager – Mrs Rachel Morey
Partnership Finance Assistant – Miss Kim Hamilton
Partnership Admin Assistant - David Tomkins
Admin Assistant – Miss Daryl Saunders
Admin Assistant – Vacant
Receptionist – Mrs Kerry Dudley-Carncross
Estates:
Site Manager – Mr John Nailor
Teaching Team:
Year R – Miss Lucy Powell, Miss Nicole Hudson, Miss Zena Colville
Year 1 – Miss Amina Iqbal, Miss Emily Slater
Year 2 – Miss Megan Spencer-turner, Mrs Rebecca Thomas / Mrs Lucy Saw
Year 3 – Miss Megan Lodgwidge, Miss Grace Hill
Year 4 – Miss Beth Hughes, Miss Enrica Biasi
Year 5 – Miss Caitlin Madden, Miss Phoebe Thomas
Year 6 – Mrs Cheung, Mr Harry Prisk, Mrs Sarah Harley, Mrs Faye French PT
Support Staff – Laura Rivers, Chloe Boyle, Hannah Stevenson, Dawn Nailor, Ella Hiscock, Chelsea Arbuckle, Joanna Barta, Maureen Holmes, Ben Hand, Tracey McGrory, Tina Bridle, Kelly Ashmore, Maureen Holmes

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