Harrow Lodge Primary School
Hornchurch, RM12 4BP · Havering · primary school
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15th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.1/10 against 2,737 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.62 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.89 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harrow Lodge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 4.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 456 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How has the Outstanding rating from 2022 been maintained in recent years?
What Ofsted said about Harrow Lodge Primary School
Overview
Harrow Lodge Primary School is described as a place where pupils arrive with a smile and feel "very happy and safe." The report highlights "exceptionally well" behaviour, with pupils demonstrating "high levels of respect and kindness" towards one another. Leaders have implemented an "ambitious curriculum" that is "expertly sequenced," ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, make "excellent progress."
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully planned with themes that are "repeated and built on over time," helping pupils deepen their understanding in subjects like history and science.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff deliver the programme "consistently and with confidence," and pupils who have fallen behind make "rapid progress."
- Staff boost aspirations through career projects and financial literacy lessons, while providing accessible clubs and subsidised music lessons for all pupils.
- Pupils develop strong leadership skills through roles such as play leaders and peer mentors, and they actively participate in democratic processes like voting for school council representatives.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders ensuring workload is "manageable" and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders ensuring it is always a priority through regular training, immediate responses to concerns, and strong liaison with outside agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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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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