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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Academy converter · Witham · CM8 1DX

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 5–11

Pupils

201

Local authority

Essex

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–11, in Witham, Essex, 201 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 17.5%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Brentwood.

Open schools in Witham
15
Primary schools in Witham
11
Academies among open schools in Witham
73% (11)
Open schools in CM8
16
Primary in CM8
11
Open schools in Essex LA
612
Primary in Essex LA
444

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WithamNear CM8

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
148111

Location

Address
Maltings Lane
Postcode
CM8 1DX
Town
Witham
County
Essex
Local authority
Essex
District
Braintree
Constituency
Witham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
201
Boys / girls
88 / 113
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
201 / 210 (96%)
Free school meals
17.5%
FSM pupils
35
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Brentwood
Governance
Academy trust: THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY
Academy trust
THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY
Sponsor
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Julia Murray
Telephone
01376513418
Website
www.holyfamilyschoolwitham.co.uk

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