The James Oglethorpe Primary School
Upminster, RM14 3NB · Havering · primary school
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25th 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 5.7/10 among them, against 6.3/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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.
The James Oglethorpe Primary School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, with the last inspection in 2023. In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Karate, Musical Theatre, and Gemstarz clubs, or play Cricket and Athletics. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 407 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 not reaching the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the breakfast club? How are places allocated for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about The James Oglethorpe Primary School
Overview
The James Oglethorpe Primary School is described as a “welcoming and happy school” where staff and pupils treat each other with “respect and kindness.” Leaders have established an “ambitious and well-structured curriculum” that supports pupils’ learning, particularly in reading, while fostering a positive environment where children feel “happy and safe.”
Strengths
- Pupils “behave extremely well” in lessons and social times, driven by staff’s “high expectations.”
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” with well-trained staff ensuring pupils learn to read “fluently and confidently.”
- The curriculum is broken down into “small logical steps,” allowing pupils to build knowledge effectively, such as in mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified accurately and “learn well” alongside their peers.
- Staff are “extremely proud of the school” and value the support provided by leaders for their well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not routinely check that pupils have retained key knowledge and vocabulary over time, leading to “gaps in their knowledge.”
- In the early years, adults sometimes fail to “model language effectively” or extend children’s vocabulary, causing some to miss opportunities to practise new language.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being well trained and leaders responding “swiftly to any concerns raised.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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