Hacton Primary School
Hornchurch, RM12 6AU · Havering · primary school
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4th 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 — 9.1/10 against 2,587 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hacton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 26.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the iRock Summer Term Concert 2026 and attend a Cinema Trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 640 pupils against a stated capacity of 624. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the new Ofsted framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Hacton Primary School
Overview
Hacton Primary School is described as a highly inclusive institution where pupils achieve highly across the curriculum and are very well prepared for their next steps. The report highlights a "highly positive environment" characterised by calm, respectful behaviour and strong partnerships with families.
Strengths
- Pupils secure "strong foundations for future learning" through a "sharp focus on pupils’ knowledge in reading, writing and mathematics," resulting in attainment above national averages.
- The curriculum is "ambitious, coherently sequenced" and "meticulously layered," enabling pupils to build knowledge securely and use subject-specific vocabulary confidently.
- Attendance is a "clear priority," with overall rates above national levels, supported by close oversight and effective family partnerships.
- The school is "highly inclusive," with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) fully integrated and accessing the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders provide "robust, high-quality training" for staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and secure subject expertise.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors should "build upon and continue to strengthen the school's provision so that all pupils continue to achieve highly and are well prepared for their next steps."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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