The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Craft (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Kents Hill Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKents Hill Infant Academy
Primary · Very close
Kents Hill Junior School
Primary · Very close
The Appleton School
Secondary · 648m away
Jotmans Hall Primary School
Primary · 880m away
Kingston Primary School
Primary · 972m away
The Robert Drake Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
South Benfleet Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Thundersley Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Family Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Family Catholic Primary School take?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is in Benfleet, SS7 5PX, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Family Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Family Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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