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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Maltings Lane, Witham, Essex, CM8 1DX, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.6 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
198
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school boasts 70% of pupils achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. The school serves a modest cohort of 198 students, fostering a close-knit community, although only 9% reach the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation with commendable parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2022Quality 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.7%
White Other8.1%
Black African5.6%
Mixed Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Asian Indian3.0%
White Irish2.0%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.79079, 0.63357 · CM8 1DX
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN148111
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Family Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2022.
Is Holy Family Catholic Primary School a good school?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores 59.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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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