Hereward Primary School
Loughton, IG10 2HR · Essex · primary school
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7th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 — 9.9/10 against 4,238 of them, against 9.8/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hereward Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 31.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024. 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 (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 445 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 available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating while managing a roll above its designated capacity?
What Ofsted said about Hereward Primary School
Overview
Hereward Primary School is described as an “exceptionally happy community” with a “strong ethos of kindness.” The inspection found that pupils “thrive” in an environment characterised by “exemplary politeness and respect,” where they “live and breathe the school’s values.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and comprehensively planned,” building knowledge incrementally and ensuring pupils become “assured readers and writers.”
- Staff deliver the curriculum “excellently,” using “adeptly structured” tasks that help pupils understand and remember learning, including expert adaptations for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils demonstrate “considerable enthusiasm for learning” and “positive behaviour,” with lessons rarely disrupted and high attendance rates.
- There is a “wide and rich range of opportunities,” including pupil-led clubs and trips that build on classroom learning, fostering independence and curiosity.
- Leadership is “highly effective,” with the trust providing “high-quality training” and governors championing staff well-being to ensure consistent support for pupils.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with trustees keeping “close oversight” of key areas and an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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