Welcome to Holy Family!

We are so pleased that you are interested in our school!

We know that choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions that you will make as a parent. This page will provide you with essential information on how to apply for a place at Holy Family, whether that be for our normal point of entry in September, or other applications throughout the academic year. We welcome visits from prospective parents and this is a wonderful opportunity for you to take a look at what we have to offer and get a feel for our lovely school. If you do wish to apply for a place at Holy Family, please come into school and our office staff will be on hand to help you to register your child's details. 

Our admissions policy is available to view at the bottom of this page. You will also find an application form available for you to download. This application form must be returned to the school office, alongside proof of address which needs to be less than three months old. 

The Voluntary Aided Primary School Appeal Hearing Timetable may be viewed by clicking on the tab below. If you wish to exercise your right to appeal for a place at a Voluntary Aided Primary School please access the Trafford Council website www.trafford.gov.uk (Schools/ School Appeals) or contact the Democratic Services section on telephone number 0161 912 2798 to request an appeal form.

Applying for a place in the Reception class

You will need to apply to both the Authority that you live in AND to the school. The online portal for Trafford  admissions is open from 29th August 2025 until 15th January 2026. Please follow link below to register.

Complete the school's supplementary form and return to the school office by 15 January 2025. This will help us to rank applications based on our over subscription criteria listed in our admission policy.

Please phone the school office if you have further questions or want to check we have received your application supplementary form.

In Year Admission Reception to Year 6

Occasionally places become available during the year in Reception to Year 6. Families wishing to register their interest in a place at Holy Family should first phone the school to give details for your child/ren. Your details will be kept on file in accordance to our Admissions policy and you will be contacted if a place becomes available. If your child has not been given a place you can exercise your right of appeal with the Local Authority. Please phone the school office if you have any questions and we will be happy to help (0161) 962 5397.