Holt Farm Junior School
Rochford, SS4 1RS · Essex · primary school
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251st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.4/10 against 2,609 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holt Farm Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, basketball, and netball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 296 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Holt Farm Junior School
Overview
Holt Farm Junior School is described as a “happy, caring and welcoming place” where pupils meet high expectations and behave well. The school provides a “calm and orderly” environment with positive relationships, ensuring pupils feel safe and supported in their learning.
Strengths
- The “carefully planned curriculum” helps pupils develop subject-specific knowledge, preparing them well for secondary school.
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” with teachers providing effective support so pupils read “fluently, confidently and enthusiastically.”
- Pupils demonstrate “maturity, self-control and cooperation,” applying the school’s ‘GRIT’ values and ‘High 5 Expectations’ effectively.
- Leaders ensure staff feel valued by considering workload, while governors and the trust provide “bespoke training” and accurate oversight.
- Pupils embrace leadership roles and enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular clubs, including sports, coding, and music.
Areas to improve
- The school should provide staff with support to deliver effective teaching in all curriculum areas, as some staff are less secure in delivering aspects such as mathematical reasoning, leading to knowledge gaps.
- The school needs to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive consistently effective support and appropriate adaptations, as some do not routinely access the full curriculum as well as they should.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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