St Alban's Catholic Primary School

About St Alban's Catholic Primary School

St Alban's Catholic Primary School sits comfortably above the Havering average for its key stage 2 results, with 77% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the local authority average of 65%. That twelve-point gap puts the school in the top quarter of primaries nationally and eighth out of 49 schools in the borough. It is a solid, above-average performer that delivers consistently stronger outcomes than many of its neighbours, though it is not quite at the level of the top three schools in Havering, which all score 86 or higher on the same metric. The school's maths results are particularly strong: 97% of pupils reached the expected standard and the average scaled score was 108, while 39% achieved the higher standard. Reading and writing are also healthy, with 90% and 81% reaching expected levels respectively, though the proportion reaching the higher standard in writing (19%) is notably lower than in maths. For families looking for a primary that reliably exceeds the local norm, St Alban's makes a compelling case.

The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in July 2024, confirmed that it remains Good overall, a rating it has held since at least 2015. The inspection team highlighted that early years provision is now Outstanding, an improvement from the Good grade awarded in 2009. Leadership and management, as well as behaviour and attitudes, were also judged Good. Exam results from the 2023/24 academic year show that the school's progress scores are not published for reading, writing or maths, so it is difficult to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points. However, the high proportion of pupils meeting expected standards across all three subjects suggests effective teaching. The school is oversubscribed: for 29 places in the 2025/26 intake, there were 97 applications, with 25 offers made to first-preference families. That oversubscription ratio of 3.34 to one reflects strong local demand.

St Alban's is a small Roman Catholic primary with 208 pupils on roll, just under its capacity of 210. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.5%, slightly below the national average. The school offers a range of facilities including a sports hall, ICT suite, sensory room, music rooms, a chapel and outdoor playgrounds. Sports on offer include gymnastics, tennis, football, netball, dance, cricket and rounders, while clubs range from science and eco club to drama, choir and film club. The school supports pupils with moderate learning difficulties, speech, language and communication needs, and physical disabilities. It does not have a nursery or sixth form. Given its Catholic character, strong academic record and high local demand, this school will particularly suit families who prioritise faith-based education and want a primary that consistently outperforms the borough average, but who are prepared to compete for a place in a popular school.

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