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
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.
Sporting Success for Holy Family Cross Country Team
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is celebrating the fantastic achievements of its talented Cross Country team, who recently competed in the Primary Schools Cross Country event. Every pupil represented the school with outstanding determination, resilience and enthusiasm throughout the competition. Qualifying for the team was a significant achievement in itself, and all of our runners should be incredibly proud of their efforts.
Holy Family Pupils Return With Smiles, Confidence and Kindness
The new school year has got off to a fantastic start at Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Darlington, with children returning to classrooms full of smiles, enthusiasm and excitement. It has been wonderful to welcome pupils back to school and see how quickly they have settled into their new classes. Whether reconnecting with familiar friends and staff or beginning a new chapter in a different classroom, children have approached the first week with confidence, kindness and a positive attitude.