Welcome to Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Nursery
At Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Darlington, your child will be welcomed into a warm, nurturing community that places every pupil at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about giving children the very best start to their education, offering personalised support that helps every individual shine.
We are proud to offer a dedicated nursery for children aged 3 and above, giving our youngest learners a joyful and supportive introduction to school life. Our newly designed, light-filled EYFS room provides an inspiring environment where children, whether in Nursery or Reception, grow in confidence, curiosity and independence from their very first days with us.
We warmly invite prospective families to attend our Open Morning on Saturday 7th November 2026 from 10.00am to 12.00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore our school and nursery, meet our dedicated staff, view our facilities and discover what makes the Holy Family community so special. We look forward to welcoming all prospective parents and children and helping you experience first-hand the caring and supportive environment that makes our school unique.
Latest News
Disco Fun at Holy Family
Our children had a fantastic time at the Spooky Disco, enjoying an afternoon filled with music, dancing and plenty of Halloween fun! EYFS and KS1 pupils arrived in a wonderful variety of costumes, showing off their creativity and helping to make the event a real celebration. From spooky outfits to imaginative fancy dress, everyone looked absolutely spook-tacular.
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First Term Fun in Reception
Reception Class have enjoyed a fantastic first term, filled with exciting experiences, new discoveries and lots of memorable learning opportunities. From exploring new topics to developing important skills through play and hands-on activities, the children have embraced every challenge with enthusiasm and curiosity. Each day has brought new opportunities to learn, grow and have fun with friends.
The Winning Team! 🏆✨
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of our Holy Family pupils who recently represented Darlington at the Tees Valley Cross Country Finals in Middlesbrough. Competing against some of the region’s strongest young athletes from Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, and Stockton, our pupils demonstrated outstanding determination, resilience and sportsmanship throughout the event. Each runner put in a fantastic performance, and representing Darlington at such a prestigious competition is a wonderful achievement in itself.