Mead Primary School
Romford, RM3 9JD · Havering · primary school
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47th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.7/10 against 2,056 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
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 801 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Mead Primary School
Overview
Mead Primary School is described as a "friendly and inclusive" environment where pupils are "happy and thriving." Leaders maintain "high expectations" for learning and behaviour, resulting in lessons that are "calm and purposeful." The school places significant emphasis on personal development, with pupils encouraged to respect different perspectives and engage in community-minded activities.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with pupils developing a "strong sense of citizenship" through initiatives like the Pupil Parliament.
- Reading is a "strength of the school," supported by a well-implemented phonics programme and new books that "accurately match the sounds pupils have learned."
- Staff are "happy and well supported," with recent training greatly increasing their knowledge of effective teaching methods and manageable workloads.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "exceptionally well catered for," with staff quickly identifying and meeting their needs.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and structured around "important disciplinary knowledge," supplemented by a wide range of educational visits and enrichment projects.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ explanations and follow-up activities can sometimes "distract and confuse pupils from the most essential learning points," particularly in newer curriculum areas.
- In the early years, opportunities in continuous provision do not routinely support children to "embed their learning from teacher-led sessions."
- Leaders should ensure lesson activities are "sharply focused on teaching and embedding the key knowledge and skills" pupils need to learn.
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 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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