Hadleigh Junior School
Benfleet, SS7 2DQ · Essex · primary school
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258th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,727 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 54.0 · 26 | 62% | 1.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hadleigh Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 11.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 357 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific support is offered to pupils who are not meeting expected standards? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum to support learning?
What Ofsted said about Hadleigh Junior School
Overview
Hadleigh Junior School is described as a "calm, safe and welcoming place to learn" where pupils are "happy, confident and independent learners." The report highlights "exceptional" behaviour and attitudes, alongside a well-sequenced curriculum that supports strong achievement across a broad range of subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "care and empathy towards each other," with older pupils acting as positive role models.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and carefully designed," enabling pupils to achieve well and take pride in their work.
- Staff establish positive relationships, ensuring pupils feel confident to discuss worries and concerns.
- There is an "exceptional range of enrichment experiences," including clubs, performances, and community fundraising.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is tailored effectively, allowing them to learn the same curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- The reading strategy is "not quite so well embedded" in some classes, limiting opportunities for pupils to practise fluency.
- In certain instances, pupils do not have individual books "matched well enough to their reading stage," hindering their development.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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