Lambourne Primary School
Romford, RM4 1AU · Essex · primary school
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162nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.7/10 against 3,348 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.09 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.96 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lambourne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 214 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain the Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Lambourne Primary School
Overview
Lambourne Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud to attend and behave extremely well. The report highlights a culture of mutual respect, with adults who care deeply and put pupils’ needs first. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs, deepen their knowledge and skills.
Strengths
- Pupils behave extremely well, showing politeness and positive attitudes towards work in a environment where adults have high expectations.
- Teachers possess very strong subject knowledge, presenting information clearly and quickly correcting misunderstandings.
- Reading is a high priority; adults are skilled at teaching it, allowing them to quickly identify and support pupils who are not keeping up.
- The curriculum is carefully designed, particularly in Reception, providing a secure foundation for future learning through rich vocabulary development.
- Staff receive regular, high-quality training and are well supported by senior leaders, while governors provide effective challenge to ensure continuous improvement.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects where curriculum plans were recently finalised, pupils do not yet develop the same depth of knowledge as in other areas; leaders should support teachers to fully implement these plans.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a well-established culture of vigilance where all adults are well trained to spot signs of risk and pupils are confident to share worries.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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