St Alban's Catholic Primary School
99%
Capacity
208
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About St Alban's Catholic Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Havering community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Alban's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gail McBride, it falls under Havering local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2325th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 49 in Havering.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 29 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.2/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Alban's Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Football, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Film Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Havering, St Alban's Catholic Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Heron Flight Avenue, Hornchurch, Havering, RM12 5LN |
| Headteacher | Gail McBride |
| Local Authority | Havering |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.5% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2325th of 13,686
Nationally
503rd of 1,592
In London
8th of 49
In Havering
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
97
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Heron Flight Avenue, Hornchurch
Havering, RM12 5LN
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