Harold Wood Primary School
Romford, RM3 0TH · Havering · primary school
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34th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,217 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 4.7/10 nationally. 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harold Wood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 641 pupils against a stated capacity of 654. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Harold Wood Primary School
Overview
Harold Wood Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils attend a “happy and welcoming school” where “nurturing relationships” and “impeccable” behaviour create a positive environment. While reading is a strong priority with consistent teaching, the report notes that some pupils have gaps in learning in certain subjects due to insufficient curriculum mapping and checking.
Strengths
- Staff greet pupils warmly, fostering “nurturing relationships” and inspiring kindness.
- Behaviour is “impeccable,” with pupils playing harmoniously and actively involving others.
- Reading is taught consistently using a logical approach, helping pupils gain “increasing fluency.”
- Teachers have “secure subject knowledge” and explain concepts clearly, such as in religious education.
- The school provides well for wider development through clubs, trips, and roles like pupil librarians.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum content is not mapped effectively year-on-year, leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Teachers do not always check pupils’ understanding “sharply enough,” allowing misconceptions to go unnoticed.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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
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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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