St Ursula's Catholic Primary School
Romford, RM3 7JS · Havering · primary school
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26th 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 — 5.8/10 against 4,308 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Ursula's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers an after-school club and a residential trip in 2026.
Getting in
The published school roll is 423 pupils against a stated capacity of 465. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What does the residential trip involve for younger children? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Ursula's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Ursula’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “welcoming community” where pupils feel safe and are “highly motivated to do well.” The inspection highlights “excellent” behaviour and “exceptional” support for personal development, though inconsistencies remain in curriculum delivery and support for some pupils.
Strengths
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with “very rare” low-level disruption and disputes resolved quickly.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with a high status placed on mental health and well-being.
- Phonics and early reading are “well established,” helping pupils develop “accuracy, fluency and confidence.”
- Staff are “highly committed” and appreciate the stability brought by recent leadership changes.
- Pupils access a “broad range of extra-curricular activities” that develop their talents.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff receive training to better support “lower-attaining pupils and those with SEND” to access the curriculum.
- Teachers should check understanding more consistently to swiftly identify and correct “errors or misconceptions.”
- Subject leaders must continue developing the curriculum in subjects where it is at an “earlier stage of development.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders making “timely referrals to external agencies” and being “rigorous in following up open cases.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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