Hogarth Primary School
About Hogarth Primary School
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, currently operating well below its capacity. With 227 pupils against a school capacity of 420, there is significant room for growth, though the school is already oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake. It received 64 total applications for just 27 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.37, and made 20 offers to first-preference families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 25.1%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests a catchment serving families with above-average economic need. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Robert Watson. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025 awarded an overall effectiveness of Good, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2023.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 55 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Jul 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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