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Scargill Infant School

Havering, RM13 7PLPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
63 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Scargill Infant School

Scargill Infant School is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 170 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.83. That means nearly three families applied for every spot available. Of those 170 applications, 63 were first-preference choices, and 53 of those families were offered a place. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the sheer demand suggests a strong reputation in the Havering area. The school is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary for children aged 2 to 7, with a nursery on site. It has a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021, with all inspected areas — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership, and early years provision — all rated Good. That's a solid, consistent picture for parents looking for a reliable start to their child's education.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMungo Park Road, Rainham. Essex, Havering, RM13 7PL
HeadteacherDawn McGahey
Local AuthorityHavering
Number of Pupils231
Free School Meals (FSM)21.0%
School Capacity231 / 228 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsDining HallSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisFootballNetballCricketCross CountryAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaEco ClubChoirCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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: scargillinf.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scargill Infant School

Scargill Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.