St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hornchurch, RM12 4TL · Havering · primary school
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28th 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 3,647 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| 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.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% 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 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Commonwealth Choir and cycling club, and Year 6 students attend a residential trip. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 does the after-school club typically involve? How does the school prepare Year 6 pupils for their residential trip?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Mary's Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming and nurturing place to learn" with a "very calm" atmosphere. The report highlights "warm relationships between pupils and staff" and notes that pupils behave well, showing "positive attitudes to learning" and respect for others.
Strengths
- Reading is "at the heart of the school’s curriculum," with staff well-trained in phonics and providing books "carefully matched to the sounds that they know."
- Leaders have implemented a "well-structured curriculum" broken into "logical steps," ensuring staff have the subject knowledge to "address misconceptions and explain concepts clearly."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "identified quickly" and receive effective support to "access learning alongside their peers."
- The school fosters personal development through opportunities for responsibility, such as the school council, and teaches pupils to "value and celebrate difference."
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders ensuring workload is "manageable" and governors remaining "committed to and ambitious for the school."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, pupils struggle to remember previously taught concepts and vocabulary, leading to "gaps in their learning." Leaders should ensure teachers help pupils "retain knowledge, skills and vocabulary over time."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders providing regular training, responding swiftly to concerns, and working closely with outside agencies to support pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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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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