Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School
90%
Capacity
94
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School
Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Havering community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 94 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alice Larkman, it falls under Havering local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7661st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 49 in Havering.
Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 13 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Dance, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Havering, Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | North Road, Romford, Havering, RM4 1PS |
| Headteacher | Alice Larkman |
| Local Authority | Havering |
| Number of Pupils | 94 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.4% |
| School Capacity | 94 / 105 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7661st of 13,686
Nationally
1242nd of 1,592
In London
35th of 49
In Havering
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North Road, Romford
Havering, RM4 1PS
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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