Rainham Village Primary School
Rainham, RM13 9AA · Havering · primary school
Check the area around this school
32nd 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 — 5.8/10 against 2,592 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rainham Village Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 12.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 453 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 3, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the expected standard result is below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while accommodating a student body slightly larger than its designated places?
What Ofsted said about Rainham Village Primary School
Overview
Rainham Village Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming and happy" environment where pupils achieve well. Leaders have created a supportive culture for both staff and pupils, with a strong emphasis on early reading, behaviour, and personal development.
Strengths
- Early reading is prioritised from the start, with staff well trained in phonics and providing matched books to help pupils decode words fluently.
- The curriculum is "well structured," with learning broken down effectively from early years to Year 6, ensuring pupils build on previous knowledge in subjects like mathematics.
- Pupils behave well, are "polite and respectful," and feel safe because adults take time to listen to their worries and help them regulate their feelings.
- Staff identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) quickly, adapting teaching strategies with support from external professionals.
- The personal, social, health and economic curriculum is well structured, helping pupils become "empowered and caring citizens" through activities like school council elections and financial literacy projects.
Areas to improve
- The school should check pupils’ understanding quickly and ensure processes are in place to verify that pupils remember taught knowledge, skills, and vocabulary over time, as some currently have gaps in their learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of RM13 9AA, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT