Holt Farm Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ashingdon Road Rochford Essex SS4 1RS |
| Reference Number | 114879 |
Holt Farm Infant School continues to demonstrate a good standard of education, characterized by engaging activities and a caring environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is well-structured, with high expectations from leaders, encouraging pupils to build knowledge progressively. Pupils enjoy learning and actively participate in their education, contributing to a positive school culture with minimal bullying and supportive relationships between staff and students. However, there are areas needing attention, particularly in the phonics support for some Year 1 and Year 2 pupils, where additional training and resources are imperative for improved reading outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.49%
Girls: 49.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 32 | 70 |
| 2 | 32 | 38 | 70 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.9% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 26 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 23 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a strong sense of curiosity and enjoy learning.
- Teachers plan exciting and engaging activities across the curriculum.
- Leaders and staff build positive relationships with pupils and promote good behavior.
- Effective safeguarding measures are in place to ensure pupil safety.
- Leaders provide strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Some Year 1 and Year 2 pupils do not receive sufficient support in learning to read.
- The phonics scheme implementation is incomplete, affecting reading progress.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 28 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Holt Farm Junior School
Ashingdon Road, Hawkwell, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1RS |
0.04 miles |
|
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1RF |
0.18 miles |
|
Waterman Primary School
The Boulevard, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1QF |
0.37 miles |
|
Rochford Primary and Nursery School
6 Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1NJ |
0.54 miles |
|
Stambridge Primary School
Stambridge Road, Stambridge, Rochford, Essex, SS4 2AP |
1.58 miles |
|
Lift Ashingdon
Fambridge Road, Ashingdon, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3LN |
1.74 miles |
|
Lift Westerings
Sunny Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4NZ |
1.82 miles |
|
Lift Plumberow
Hamilton Gardens, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5BX |
1.98 miles |
|
Heycroft Primary School
Benvenue Avenue, Eastwood, Benvenue Avenue, LEIGH-on-SEA, Essex, SS9 5SJ |
2.09 miles |
|
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
Hornby Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0LG |
2.16 miles |
|
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UT |
2.29 miles |
|
Earls Hall Primary School
Carlton Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0QN |
2.4 miles |
|
Lift Hockley
Chevening Gardens, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4UR |
2.42 miles |
|
Edwards Hall Primary School
Macmurdo Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5AQ |
2.53 miles |
|
Canewdon Church of England Primary School
High Street, Canewdon, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3QA |
2.7 miles |
|
Blenheim Primary School
School Way, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4HX |
2.88 miles |
|
Grove Wood Primary School
Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8UA |
2.95 miles |
|
Temple Sutton Primary School
Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4BA |
2.98 miles |
|
The Westborough School
Macdonald Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 9BS |
3.07 miles |
|
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3HS |
3.11 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The King Edmund School
Vaughan Close, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1TL |
0.38 miles |
|
Lift Greensward
Greensward Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5HG |
1.77 miles |
|
Kingsdown School
Snakes Lane, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XT |
2.22 miles |
|
The Eastwood Academy
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU |
2.37 miles |
|
Southend High School for Boys
Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RG |
2.58 miles |
|
Chase High School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT |
2.68 miles |
|
Lancaster School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT |
2.68 miles |
|
The St Christopher School
Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4AW |
2.74 miles |
|
St Thomas More High School
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW |
2.79 miles |
|
Sutton House Academy
Wentworth Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 5LG |
2.8 miles |
|
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BP |
2.96 miles |
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Westcliff High School for Girls
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BS |
2.98 miles |
|
Cecil Jones Academy
Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4BU |
3 miles |
|
Estuary High School
820 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NH |
3.33 miles |
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St Nicholas School
Philpott Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4RL |
3.55 miles |
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South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Luker Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1ND |
3.59 miles |
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The FitzWimarc School
Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB |
3.69 miles |
|
St Bernard's High School
Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS |
3.71 miles |
|
Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3TG |
3.77 miles |
|
Compass Community School Boleyn Park
8 Trinity Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7PU |
3.81 miles |