Parklands Primary School
Romford, RM1 4QX · Havering · primary school
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22nd 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 — 6.9/10 against 3,846 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parklands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 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 (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Lego and construction, and various sports including Running, Cross Country, Football, Tennis and Netball. There is a trip to St Edward of the Confessor Church. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 881 pupils against a stated capacity of 930. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Parklands Primary School
Overview
Parklands Primary School is described as a “vibrant and lively” institution where “resilience, respect and a love of learning are actively promoted.” The report highlights a “positive and inclusive community” with strong working relationships, ensuring that every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrives. Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, with personal development rated Outstanding.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with knowledge “clearly sequenced” to deepen understanding, particularly in mathematics and reading.
- Personal development is a key strength, enriched by activities such as visits to the school farm, which foster “respecting nature, empathy and teamwork.”
- Staff implement a new phonics programme with “fidelity,” providing targeted support so pupils who fall behind “catch up quicky.”
- Pupils with SEND are “fully included” and access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers, developing independence and communication skills.
- The school maintains a “calm and orderly environment” with high attendance, supported by robust procedures and partnerships with parents.
Areas to improve
- In “a few foundation subjects,” curricular thinking is not fully developed, and staff lack sufficient expertise, limiting pupils’ deeper subject-specific knowledge.
- The school should provide “high-quality professional development” to ensure staff develop subject expertise and effectively check pupil retention of important content.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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