Gidea Park Primary School
Romford, RM2 5AJ · Havering · primary school
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10th of 49 primary schools in Havering we can score, 59 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.1/10 against 4,133 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.14 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gidea Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, netball, cross country, sportshall athletics, quad kids, tag rugby, climbing, and cricket. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 459 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Gidea Park Primary School
Overview
Gidea Park Primary School is confirmed as a ‘good’ school where pupils ‘enjoy coming to school’ and are ‘proud of their learning’. The report highlights a ‘caring and popular community school’ with high expectations from leaders and staff, resulting in a positive environment where pupils behave well and feel supported.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well sequenced’ with ‘ambitious goals’, ensuring pupils ‘know and remember more’ through clear steps in subjects like mathematics and art.
- Reading is a ‘high priority’, with a ‘well-sequenced programme for teaching phonics’ that quickly addresses gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Pupils are ‘polite and kind’, with bullying described as ‘rare’; staff resolve issues ‘quickly and sensitively’, fostering a sense of safety.
- Staff are ‘supportive’ of leadership initiatives, including innovative changes to workload and marking policies, creating a positive professional culture.
- Parents report that their children are ‘thriving’, appreciating the wide range of clubs and activities, such as Spanish, art, and sports.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff receive further phonics training to address ‘occasional inconsistencies’ in early reading delivery and strengthen expertise.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff who are ‘vigilant’, ‘well trained’, and act ‘quickly’ to ensure pupils receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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