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R J Mitchell Primary School

Havering, RM12 5PPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
49%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#10,961
of 13,686 nationally

About R J Mitchell Primary School

R J Mitchell Primary School sits within the London borough of Havering, a local authority with 60 primary schools, ten of which hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school currently ranks 42nd out of 49 primaries in the area on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom half of Havering’s schools. Its highest-performing local peers include Upminster Junior School, Nelmes Primary School and Hacton Primary School, all of which achieve notably higher ranking scores. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Scotts Primary School, just 0.7 kilometres away. This context matters for families weighing up their options, particularly given that R J Mitchell is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 86 applications for 28 places, with 19 first-preference offers made. That level of demand suggests the school holds a strong local reputation despite its middling ranking position.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTangmere Crescent, Hornchurch, Havering, RM12 5PP
HeadteacherVictoria Morris
Local AuthorityHavering
Number of Pupils301
Free School Meals (FSM)27.1%
School Capacity301 / 291 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsTennisDanceSwimmingCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubChoirFilm ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalSEN Unit

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: rjmitchellprimaryschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About R J Mitchell Primary School

R J Mitchell Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.