What did Ofsted judge Holy Family Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Holy Family Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School?

Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 216 pupils on roll.

What ages does Holy Family Catholic Primary School take?

Holy Family Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School located?

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is located in Benfleet, SS7 5PX, Essex.

How do I apply to Holy Family Catholic Primary School?

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Holy Family Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Holy Family Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from Holy Family Catholic Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Holy Family Catholic Primary School for 2023-24 (Reception) was 3.677 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Holy Family Catholic Primary School?

When Holy Family Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children — Looked after children from Catholic families and previously looked after children (as herein after defined below) from Catholic families; 2. Baptised practising Catholic in parish — Baptised, Catholic children from practising Catholic families as endorsed by the Parish Priest and who are resident in the parish of Holy Family, Benfleet and St. Thomas More, Hadleigh; 3. Other baptised practising Catholic — Other baptised, Catholic children from practising Catholic families as endorsed by their Parish Priest, and 8 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the offer of places to all the applicants in any of the sub-categories listed above would still lead to oversubscription, the places up to the admission number will be offered to those living nearest to the school, measured in a straight line.

What is the largest ethnic background at Holy Family Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.3% of pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

3.677miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Holy Family Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children — Looked after children from Catholic families and previously looked after children (as herein after defined below) from Catholic families.
2Baptised practising Catholic in parish — Baptised, Catholic children from practising Catholic families as endorsed by the Parish Priest and who are resident in the parish of Holy Family, Benfleet and St. Thomas More, Hadleigh.
3Other baptised practising Catholic — Other baptised, Catholic children from practising Catholic families as endorsed by their Parish Priest.
4Other baptised Catholic in parish — Other baptised, Catholic children who are resident in the parish of Holy Family, Benfleet and St Thomas More, Hadleigh.
5Other baptised Catholic — Other baptised, Catholic children.
6Other looked after children — Other looked after children and previously looked after children.
7Christians of other denominations (minister support) — Christians of other denominations whose parents are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the school and whose application is supported by a minister of religion.
8Other faiths (religious leader support) — Children of other faiths whose parents are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the school and whose application is supported by a religious leader.
9Christians of other denominations (baptismal certificate) — Christians of other denominations whose parents are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the school as evidenced by a Baptismal certificate.
10Other faiths (initiation/naming certificate) — Children of other faiths whose parents are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the school as evidenced by an initiation or naming ceremony certificate.
11Any other applicants — Any other applicants.

If two applications tie: Where the offer of places to all the applicants in any of the sub-categories listed above would still lead to oversubscription, the places up to the admission number will be offered to those living nearest to the school, measured in a straight line.

In the event of oversubscription within any category, sub-priorities apply in order: (a) sibling attendance, (b) children of teaching staff, (c) governing body discretion for exceptional social, medical or pastoral need, before the distance tie-break is applied.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Holy Family Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Holy Family Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 216 pupils on roll.
What ages does Holy Family Catholic Primary School take?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School located?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School is located in Benfleet, SS7 5PX, Essex.
How do I apply to Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Holy Family Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Holy Family Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Holy Family Catholic Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Holy Family Catholic Primary School for 2023-24 (Reception) was 3.677 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: When Holy Family Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children — Looked after children from Catholic families and previously looked after children (as herein after defined below) from Catholic families; 2. Baptised practising Catholic in parish — Baptised, Catholic children from practising Catholic families as endorsed by the Parish Priest and who are resident in the parish of Holy Family, Benfleet and St. Thomas More, Hadleigh; 3. Other baptised practising Catholic — Other baptised, Catholic children from practising Catholic families as endorsed by their Parish Priest, and 8 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the offer of places to all the applicants in any of the sub-categories listed above would still lead to oversubscription, the places up to the admission number will be offered to those living nearest to the school, measured in a straight line.
What is the largest ethnic background at Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.3% of pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

3.677miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Holy Family Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children — Looked after children from Catholic families and previously looked after children (as herein after defined below) from Catholic families.
2Baptised practising Catholic in parish — Baptised, Catholic children from practising Catholic families as endorsed by the Parish Priest and who are resident in the parish of Holy Family, Benfleet and St. Thomas More, Hadleigh.
3Other baptised practising Catholic — Other baptised, Catholic children from practising Catholic families as endorsed by their Parish Priest.
4Other baptised Catholic in parish — Other baptised, Catholic children who are resident in the parish of Holy Family, Benfleet and St Thomas More, Hadleigh.
5Other baptised Catholic — Other baptised, Catholic children.
6Other looked after children — Other looked after children and previously looked after children.
7Christians of other denominations (minister support) — Christians of other denominations whose parents are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the school and whose application is supported by a minister of religion.
8Other faiths (religious leader support) — Children of other faiths whose parents are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the school and whose application is supported by a religious leader.
9Christians of other denominations (baptismal certificate) — Christians of other denominations whose parents are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the school as evidenced by a Baptismal certificate.
10Other faiths (initiation/naming certificate) — Children of other faiths whose parents are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the school as evidenced by an initiation or naming ceremony certificate.
11Any other applicants — Any other applicants.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Holy Family Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Holy Family Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School has 216 pupils on roll.
What ages does Holy Family Catholic Primary School take?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School located?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School is located in Benfleet, SS7 5PX, Essex.
How do I apply to Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Holy Family Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Holy Family Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Holy Family Catholic Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Holy Family Catholic Primary School for 2023-24 (Reception) was 3.677 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: When Holy Family Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children — Looked after children from Catholic families and previously looked after children (as herein after defined below) from Catholic families; 2. Baptised practising Catholic in parish — Baptised, Catholic children from practising Catholic families as endorsed by the Parish Priest and who are resident in the parish of Holy Family, Benfleet and St. Thomas More, Hadleigh; 3. Other baptised practising Catholic — Other baptised, Catholic children from practising Catholic families as endorsed by their Parish Priest, and 8 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the offer of places to all the applicants in any of the sub-categories listed above would still lead to oversubscription, the places up to the admission number will be offered to those living nearest to the school, measured in a straight line.
What is the largest ethnic background at Holy Family Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.3% of pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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