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Branfil Primary School

Havering, RM14 2LWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#7,100
of 13,686 nationally

About Branfil Primary School

Branfil Primary School is a state primary in Havering, London, that is clearly in high demand. With 554 pupils on roll against a capacity of 600, the school is nearly full, and its admission data for 2025/26 tells a striking story: 205 applications were received for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.42. Only 47 of those 52 first-preference families received an offer, meaning even those who put Branfil top of their list faced significant competition. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national average, with 9.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals compared to the typical primary figure of around 23%. This suggests a relatively affluent catchment area, and the school’s non-religious character means it draws from a broad local community rather than a faith-based one. For parents considering Branfil, the key takeaway is clear: this is a popular school where securing a place is far from guaranteed.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCedar Avenue, Branfil Primary School, Upminster, Havering, RM14 2LW
HeadteacherNicole Gunthorpe
Local AuthorityHavering
Number of Pupils554
Free School Meals (FSM)9.9%
School Capacity554 / 600 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (28 Feb 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryDining HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersNetballAthleticsDanceSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubBook ClubEco ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Branfil Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.