Scargill Infant School
101%
Capacity
231
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Scargill Infant School
Scargill Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Havering community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 231 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 228 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Scargill Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dawn McGahey, it falls under Havering local authority.
Scargill Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 170 applications for 60 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Scargill Infant School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Netball, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Eco Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Havering, Scargill Infant 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Mungo Park Road, Rainham. Essex, Havering, RM13 7PL |
| Headteacher | Dawn McGahey |
| Local Authority | Havering |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.0% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 228 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
170
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mungo Park Road, Rainham. Essex
Havering, RM13 7PL
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