Hilldene Primary School
Romford, RM3 7DU · Havering · primary school
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30th 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 — 6.0/10 against 2,851 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 62% | 2.55 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hilldene Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 643 pupils against a stated capacity of 720. 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Hilldene Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Hilldene Primary School are described as “happy and safe,” enjoying a “positive contribution” to the school community through leadership roles and charitable activities. However, the report states that the “planned curriculum... is not consistently well implemented,” meaning pupils “do not build sufficiently deep bodies of knowledge” and are “less well prepared than they need to be for the next stage of their education.” Consequently, the quality of education and leadership require improvement, despite good behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and welcoming,” with high expectations for behaviour and attendance supported by “personalised help” for those needing extra support.
- The school offers a “broad and balanced curriculum” with a wide range of activities, including clubs and community support, which pupils “appreciate.”
- Staff “quickly identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)” and work closely with agencies to provide personalised support.
- Reading is prioritised, with staff encouraging pupils to “read widely and often” and parents playing a “key role” through workshops and library visits.
Areas to improve
- The phonics programme is not implemented with “consistent precision,” limiting progress for weaker readers who do not get sufficient opportunities to practise sounds.
- Teaching in some subjects and early years does not consistently focus on securing “important knowledge and vocabulary,” leaving pupils without the depth of understanding needed for future education.
- Assessment is not used effectively to check what pupils know, preventing the school from having the information needed to “evaluate the impact of the curriculum.”
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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