Scargill Junior School
About Scargill Junior School
Scargill Junior School sits within the London borough of Havering, a local authority with a strong primary sector where ten schools currently hold an Outstanding rating. Scargill itself is rated Good and ranks 10th out of 49 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the top 25% locally. Its closest Outstanding neighbour is Scotts Primary School, 1.6 km away. Among the top-performing peers in Havering are Upminster Junior School, Nelmes Primary School and Hacton Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. Scargill’s own ranking score of 74 reflects solid performance, though it sits a clear step behind those leaders. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for pupils aged 7 to 11, with no religious character and no nursery or sixth form provision. Helen Graham is the headteacher, and the school is almost at full capacity with 359 pupils on roll out of a total of 360 places.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 34 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
4 Jun 2025Latest monitoring visit (4 Jun 2025): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:20
Source: scargill-jun.havering.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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