St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Romford, RM1 4JA · Havering · primary school
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20th 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 4,256 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter'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%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 376 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 a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “incredibly kind and respectful,” thriving in a community where they feel “happy and safe.” The school delivers an “ambitious” curriculum with a strong focus on early reading, ensuring children are “very well prepared for Year 1.” While behaviour and personal development are exemplary, the report notes that expectations in some subjects limit what certain pupils achieve.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional” behaviour, with leaders maintaining “high expectations” that prevent lesson disruptions.
- Reading is a high priority; staff are trained in phonics, and pupils read with “increasing fluency” using effective decoding strategies.
- Personal development is “exemplary,” with pupils learning to keep safe online and offline and understanding how to support others.
- Children in the early years get an “impressive start,” with adults using effective questioning to help them “explain their thinking.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and access subjects “alongside their peers.”
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, “the expectations of what pupils can achieve limit some pupils,” meaning not all are expected to learn the full curriculum. Leaders should ensure “high expectations for what all pupils can achieve” across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong safeguarding culture” embedded across the school, rigorous recruitment procedures, and swift follow-up on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 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
—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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