Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Benfleet, SS7 5PX · Essex · primary school
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287th 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 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.2/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Trewern and can join both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 232. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 43.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are in place to maintain the higher standard rate of 10.0%?
What Ofsted said about Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Overview
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where “pupils flourish in the caring, compassionate culture,” feeling safe and confident to share ideas. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they achieve well from their starting points through clearly set-out plans and regular checks on understanding.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “caring, compassionate culture” where they feel safe, and bullying is rare.
- Teachers “teach the most important ideas and vocabulary clearly,” helping pupils recall facts efficiently.
- Leaders have improved phonics outcomes through “well-matched books” and extra practice sessions.
- Clear systems support pupils with SEND, involving parents quickly and providing bespoke nurture provision.
- Pupils develop into “active citizens” through eco-clubs, charity fundraising, and a democratically elected school council.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers lack the expertise to deliver the curriculum as intended, and leaders must implement “consistently effective monitoring systems” to identify and support these gaps.
- Persistent absence remains too high, with “too many pupils... missing out on their education,” requiring strengthened approaches to improve attendance.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to spot risks and leaders proactive in engaging external services to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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