Hacton Primary School
102%
Capacity
635
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Hacton Primary School
Hacton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Havering community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 635 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 624 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Emily Leslie, it falls under Havering local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 686th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 49 in Havering.
Hacton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 303 applications for 85 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 101 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hacton Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Cricket, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Eco Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Havering, Hacton 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Chepstow Avenue, Hornchurch, Havering, RM12 6AU |
| Headteacher | Emily Leslie |
| Local Authority | Havering |
| Number of Pupils | 635 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.8% |
| School Capacity | 635 / 624 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (14 Oct 2021): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
686th of 13,686
Nationally
161st of 1,592
In London
3rd of 49
In Havering
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
86%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed85
303
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
101 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chepstow Avenue, Hornchurch
Havering, RM12 6AU
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