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Holt Farm Junior School
Ashingdon Road, Hawkwell, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1RS, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.6 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
310
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving KS2 expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, which stand at 60%, placing it in the top 63% of schools nationally. While only 5% of pupils reach the higher standard, the school maintains a satisfactory level of parent satisfaction and is better than 40% of schools according to its LocaleIQ score. Families considering this option may appreciate the supportive learning environment, despite the need for improvement in higher achievement rates.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.9%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Other2.6%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.59056, 0.69819 · SS4 1RS
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141170
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.hfjs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holt Farm Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Holt Farm Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2024.
Is Holt Farm Junior School a good school?
Holt Farm Junior School scores 39.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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