Park Primary Academy

About Park Primary Academy

Park Primary Academy is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Havering, London, for children aged 3 to 11. With a school capacity of 420, it operates as a single-form entry school, though its nursery provision means intake begins before the statutory school age. The school does not have a religious character, and its headteacher is Sarah Kinnaird. While the data does not include current pupil numbers or a free school meals percentage, the school sits within a local authority where 10 out of 60 primary schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Scotts Primary School, 3.8 kilometres away, which may influence local demand. The school’s admission information is not detailed in the data, so it is unclear whether it is oversubscribed or has a specific admissions policy. However, its location in Havering, a London borough with a mix of suburban and semi-rural areas, suggests it serves a diverse local community.

Academically, Park Primary Academy’s most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as Good overall, with a breakdown showing Good in all categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school’s Key Stage 2 performance data is not provided, but the local authority average for KS2 attainment is 65, which serves as a benchmark for comparison. The school’s ranking among its peers is not specified, but the top-performing primaries in Havering include Upminster Junior School (ranking score 89), Nelmes Primary School (86), and Hacton Primary School (86). Without specific Progress 8 or SATs results for Park Primary, parents may wish to request this data directly from the school or check the Department for Education’s performance tables. The school’s Good rating across all Ofsted categories suggests consistent quality in teaching and pupil outcomes.

The school offers a range of facilities including music rooms, a dining hall, library, sensory room, ICT suite, playing fields, and a gymnasium. Sports provision includes athletics, rounders, cross country, football, gymnastics, netball, and cricket, while clubs extend to art, chess, eco, book, and science clubs. The sensory room is a notable provision, likely supporting pupils with additional needs, though specific SEND data is not provided. With nursery provision on site, the school suits families seeking a continuous primary journey from age 3. Its location in Havering, with access to playing fields and a gym, appeals to families valuing outdoor and physical activity. The lack of a sixth form is standard for a primary school, and the mixed gender intake makes it suitable for families with children of all genders. Parents should verify current admission arrangements directly with the school or the local authority.

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