Holy Family Catholic School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Holy Family Catholic School
Address: 1 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow
Town/City: London
Postcode: E17 3EA
Telephone Number: 02 0852 0482
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Carolyn Laws
Capacity: 1240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1175 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.2%

Location and administration

URN: 103106
DfE Number: 320/4603
UKPRN: 10006697
UPRN: 100022981587
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Waltham Forest (E09000031)
Constituency: Walthamstow (E14001563)
Electoral Ward: Wood Street (E05013903)
Diocese: RC04(Diocese of Brentwood)

Easting & Northing: 538138E, 189746N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 35' 24.98" N 0° 0' 25.91" W
Plus Code: 9C3XHXRV+44

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School (0.0km)
  2. Waltham Forest College (0.3km)
  3. The Woodside Primary Academy (0.3km)
  4. Emmanuel Community School (0.5km)
  5. Frederick Bremer School (0.6km)
  6. Whitefield School (0.7km)
  7. Walthamstow School for Girls (0.7km)
  8. Church Hill Nursery School (0.7km)
  9. St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.7km)
  10. Sir George Monoux College (0.8km)
Governors

  • Mr Lawrence Ayeni - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Carol Benrejdal - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Ms Sue Evans - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Tommy Freeman - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 July 2027.
  • Mrs Carolyn Laws - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Justin Madubuko - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 October 2026.
  • Ms Anna Obidzinska - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Ms Lauren Proctor - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Jane Smith - Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 October 2027.
  • Nigel Smith - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 November 2027.
  • Mr Gabriel Turay - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Terry Wheeler - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 15 November 2027.