Elm Park Primary School

About Elm Park Primary School

Elm Park Primary School in Havering holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. The school was previously rated Requires Improvement in 2014, but its 2016 graded inspection saw it jump to Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. An ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed the school remains Good. The most telling exam metric for this primary school is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which sits at 64%. That is very close to the Havering local authority average of 65%, placing Elm Park 29th out of 49 primary schools in the borough. While the school sits just below the national average on this combined measure, its individual subject scores tell a slightly different story: 82% of pupils hit the expected standard in reading, 75% in writing, and 72% in maths, with average scaled scores of 106 in reading and 104 in maths.

The school's performance at the higher standard is more modest, with just 7% of pupils achieving the higher benchmark across all three subjects. In reading, 16% reached the higher standard, with 18% in writing and 7% in maths. These figures suggest the school is solidly mid-table within Havering, performing in line with the typical primary in the area rather than standing out at either end of the spectrum. The parent view data, drawn from 126 responses between September 2024 and September 2025, is overwhelmingly positive: 96% of parents would recommend the school. Strong majorities agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school (100% combined), feels safe (99%), and does well (97%). The school also scores well on communication, with 98% of parents agreeing the school lets them know how their child is doing.

Elm Park is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with 416 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420. It is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 213 applications for 60 places, a ratio of 3.55 applicants per place, and 51 of the 59 first-preference families were offered a spot. The school serves a relatively diverse intake, with 18% of pupils eligible for free school meals. Facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, a forest school, a sensory room, and art studios. The school lists SEND provisions for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support, among others. Parents of SEND children are particularly positive: 95% agreed the school gives them the support they need. With a strong local reputation reflected in its oversubscription, Elm Park suits families who want a well-regarded community primary with good communication and a broad range of clubs including eco club, drama, choir, chess and film club.

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