Holt Farm Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Ashingdon Road, SS4 1RS |
| School Website | www.hfjs.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1702545131 |
| URN | 141170 |
School Census
| Total | 301 |
| Girls/Boys | 171/130 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 56.8%/43.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 84 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/02/2024 | Good |
| 08/03/2018 | Good |
| 01/11/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 27/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/03/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/11/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | 0.1 |
| Writing Progress | 0.6 |
| Maths Progress | -2.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -0.7 |
| Writing Progress | 2.6 |
| Maths Progress | -0.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 2.5 |
| Maths Progress | 1.9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 62% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 8% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Holt Farm Infant School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ashingdon Road, , SS4 1RS
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ashingdon Road, , SS4 1RF
The King Edmund School
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Vaughan Close, , SS4 1TL
Waterman Primary Academy
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Boulevard, , SS4 1QF
Rochford Primary and Nursery School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: 6 Ashingdon Road, , SS4 1NJ