St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Hornchurch, RM12 5LN · Havering · primary school
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21st 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 the 4,209 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0/10 among them, against 6.8/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% 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 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, play athletics, netball or football, and attend an after-school club. Year 6 pupils go on a residential trip in 2026.
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils aiming to stretch further? How does the after-school club integrate with the regular curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Alban’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, sitting at the heart of the community with an inclusive culture. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and polite, enjoying learning in an environment where staff have high expectations and warm relationships with them.
Strengths
- The school has designed an "ambitious curriculum" that is "well considered and carefully arranged," ensuring pupils secure basic facts before tackling complex ideas.
- Reading is central to provision, with a "very well sequenced" early reading programme and highly trained staff delivering phonics effectively.
- Staff make "thoughtful and intelligent checks on learning," using this information to ensure knowledge is retained and to inform future teaching.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "skilfully identified" and progress well alongside their peers.
- The school manages staffing changes well, with new staff receiving "effective support" and leaders maintaining accurate evaluations of impact.
Areas to improve
- The school should strengthen the quality and breadth of experiences to better build pupils’ appreciation of different beliefs, perspectives, and fundamental British values.
- The school should review how it communicates with parents to ensure they consistently receive timely and helpful information about their children’s education.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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