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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Castle Point SS7 5PX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders' rapid action is improving pupils' outcomes in phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers ensure that pupils build knowledge and skills over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, teachers do not have sufficient expertise to match learning to pupils’ needs.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils become confident, fluent readers; successful phonics curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra sessions give opportunities for more practice to pupils who fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show positive attitudes, and work hard; supportive leaders.
Support for SEND Pupils: Clear systems are in place, involving parents quickly; pupils with SEND join in with learning alongside peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying happens very rarely; adults respond quickly to concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe, mental health awareness promoted; effective safeguarding measures.
Parent Feedback: Many parents commend the positive impact of the headteacher and the school’s 'children first' ethos.
Parental Involvement: Leaders engage the local community well, fostering strong relationships.
Extracurricular Activities: Many clubs available; including choir, instrumental lessons, and sports clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Shared outdoor equipment, such as gym and adventure trails, safely used by all pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers want pupils to achieve well; settle quickly to tasks.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular checking of understanding; timely addressing of gaps in learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers lack expertise, leading to less effective learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Consistent monitoring systems needed across all subjects.
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 224 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Sisters of Mercy founded Holy Family School, a voluntary-aided Roman Catholic school, in 1965.
The school is equipped with a fully functional gym, a kitchen where meals are prepared every day, a sizable field for play and activities, and an outdoor pool that is heated.
When they turn eleven, the kids can transfer to one of Southend's two Catholic high schools, St. Thomas More High School for boys or St. Bernard's High School for girls, one of the city's selective schools, or one of the neighbourhood comprehensive schools.
Our priests often celebrate Masses with the entire school.
Additionally, they often visit the school and hold liturgical and reconciliation services at the proper periods of the year.
Children from Key Stage 2 occasionally walk to Holy Family Church for morning Mass during the summer term.
Sunday Mass at Holy Family Church at 10:00 am is designated as a school/family Mass at least twice a term, and we invite all families to participate in these events.
Our goals are to uphold the presence of Christ in all that we do, to educate the kids to the best of their ability in the context of the gospel, and to strengthen the Parish Community.
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The school is equipped with a fully functional gym, a kitchen where meals are prepared every day, a sizable field for play and activities, and an outdoor pool that is heated.
When they turn eleven, the kids can transfer to one of Southend's two Catholic high schools, St. Thomas More High School for boys or St. Bernard's High School for girls, one of the city's selective schools, or one of the neighbourhood comprehensive schools.
Our priests often celebrate Masses with the entire school.
Additionally, they often visit the school and hold liturgical and reconciliation services at the proper periods of the year.
Children from Key Stage 2 occasionally walk to Holy Family Church for morning Mass during the summer term.
Sunday Mass at Holy Family Church at 10:00 am is designated as a school/family Mass at least twice a term, and we invite all families to participate in these events.
Our goals are to uphold the presence of Christ in all that we do, to educate the kids to the best of their ability in the context of the gospel, and to strengthen the Parish Community.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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D-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-7 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | 26.8 | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | 57.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.76% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 61.7% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 10.65% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
