Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Benfleet
URN: 115158 • Benfleet SS7 5PX
Overview
- Name
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Benfleet
- URN
- 115158
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 53.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter O'kane (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Kents Hill Road, Benfleet SS7 5PX
Summary
Holy Family Catholic Primary School (HFCPS) is a voluntary aided Roman Catholic primary school located in Benfleet, Essex. Established in 1965 by the Sisters of Mercy, the school serves a mixed-gender population of 221 pupils, with a capacity for 232. HFCPS is committed to nurturing students in a caring and compassionate environment, as highlighted in its recent Ofsted report, which rated the school as "Good" in February 2023. The school emphasizes a strong connection between faith and education, regularly involving local clergy in school activities and Mass.
The curriculum at HFCPS is designed to foster both academic and personal growth, with a focus on developing the whole child. The school offers a range of facilities, including a fully equipped P.E. hall, a kitchen for daily meal preparation, and an outdoor swimming pool, where qualified instruction is provided. Additionally, the school maintains close ties with the local parish, encouraging family participation in community Masses.
Support for students is a priority, with a dedicated team including a Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, and various teaching assistants. The school also provides a nurturing environment for children with special educational needs, ensuring that all students are welcomed and supported in their learning journey.
The curriculum at HFCPS is designed to foster both academic and personal growth, with a focus on developing the whole child. The school offers a range of facilities, including a fully equipped P.E. hall, a kitchen for daily meal preparation, and an outdoor swimming pool, where qualified instruction is provided. Additionally, the school maintains close ties with the local parish, encouraging family participation in community Masses.
Support for students is a priority, with a dedicated team including a Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, and various teaching assistants. The school also provides a nurturing environment for children with special educational needs, ensuring that all students are welcomed and supported in their learning journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Kents Hill Infant School (70.2)
- Kingston School (70.2)
- The Robert Drake Primary School (70.2)
- Westwood Academy (68.9)
- South Benfleet Primary School (65.4)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 221 | 108 | 113 | 232 | 5.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 221 | 108 | 113 | 232 | 5.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 221 | 108 | 113 | 232 | 5.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 221 | 108 | 113 | 232 | 5.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 221 | 108 | 113 | 232 | 5.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 221 | 108 | 113 | 232 | 5.60 |
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