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Squirrels Heath Primary School

Havering, RM2 5TPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#4,691
of 13,686 nationally

About Squirrels Heath Primary School

Squirrels Heath Primary School in Havering is a mixed state primary for ages 4 to 11, currently teaching 345 pupils against a capacity of 630. That means the school is running at just under 55% full, which is unusually low for a London primary and suggests there is significant room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22.6%, well above the national average of around 23% but notably higher than the Havering average, which typically sits closer to 15%. This indicates the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite the spare capacity, the school appears to be in demand: its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 judged it Good, and the ungraded outcome noted it was "Improving", which may help attract more families. The school has no religious character and no nursery or sixth form provision, so it is a straightforward option for primary-age children in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSalisbury Road, Romford, Havering, RM2 5TP
HeadteacherMary Shipton
Local AuthorityHavering
Number of Pupils345
Free School Meals (FSM)22.6%
School Capacity345 / 630 (55% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Jun 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsNetballGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingChessFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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