Is Harold Wood Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 November 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 30th of 58 primary schools in Havering. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Harold Wood Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 52% of pupils at Harold Wood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Harold Wood Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Harold Wood Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Harold Wood Primary School

Recreation Avenue, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0TH

Local ranking30th of 58 primary schools in Havering

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

654

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 November 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 52.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 75.0%
Writing (Expected): 58.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 68.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 96

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 641
Boys: 333 (52%)
Girls: 308 (48%)
Capacity: 654 (98% full)
SEND: 14.7%
FSM Eligible: 15.9%
EAL: 27.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 10.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,916/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 54.3%
White Other: 13.8%
Asian Indian: 5.3%
Black African: 5.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.9%
Mixed Other: 3.1%
Asian Pakistani: 2.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.4%

54.3%

White British

13.8%

White Other

5.3%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01708345473

office@haroldwood.havering.sch.uk

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Recreation Avenue

Romford, London

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Administrative

URN: 102269
UKPRN: 10076430
Establishment No.: 2005

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