Best 3 Primary schools in Rochford – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Holt Farm Junior School (Primary) in Rochford; Stambridge Primary School (Primary) in Rochford; Ashingdon Primary Academy (Primary) in Rochford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Holt Farm Junior School, Stambridge Primary School and Ashingdon Primary Academy. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Rochford, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Holt Farm Junior School), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Holt Farm Junior School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as South East Essex Academy Trust, HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST and LIFT SCHOOLS.

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Attribute	Holt Farm Junior School SS4 1RS	Stambridge Primary School SS4 2AP	Ashingdon Primary Academy SS4 3LN
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Rochford Essex SS4 1RS	Rochford Essex SS4 2AP	Rochford Essex SS4 3LN
Latest Ofsted	2 24 Apr 2024	2 9 Jan 2024	2 29 Oct 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	360	105	210
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	South East Essex Academy Trust	HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST	LIFT SCHOOLS
Website	www.hfjs.co.uk	www.hearts-stambridge.uk	www.ashingdonprimaryacademy.org
Telephone	01702545131	01702544369	01702202857
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Holt Farm Junior School

SS4 1RS

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Rochford
Essex
SS4 1RS
Ofsted: 2 24 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: South East Essex Academy Trust
Website: www.hfjs.co.uk
Telephone: 01702545131

Stambridge Primary School

SS4 2AP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Rochford
Essex
SS4 2AP
Ofsted: 2 9 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.hearts-stambridge.uk
Telephone: 01702544369

Ashingdon Primary Academy

SS4 3LN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Rochford
Essex
SS4 3LN
Ofsted: 2 29 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LIFT SCHOOLS
Website: www.ashingdonprimaryacademy.org
Telephone: 01702202857

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.