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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Havering, RM1 4BTPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
77 1st-choice / 81 places
Ranking
#4,631
of 13,686 nationally

About St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice in Havering, and the numbers back that up. With 662 pupils on roll against a capacity of 630, the school is operating slightly above its intended size, a clear sign of local demand. That demand is reflected in the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 171 applications for 81 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.11 applicants per place. 77 of those offers went to first-preference families, so getting a spot here is competitive. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 12.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively advantaged intake compared with many schools nationally. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character, though the data doesn't specify any particular admissions criteria tied to faith. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age two, giving families a potential entry point before Reception.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHavering Drive, Romford, Havering, RM1 4BT
HeadteacherChristopher Speller
Local AuthorityHavering
Number of Pupils662
Free School Meals (FSM)12.7%
School Capacity662 / 630 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteLibrarySensory RoomForest SchoolPlaying FieldsGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballAthleticsNetballDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChoirBook ClubDramaCodingScience Club

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:35

After-school care

15:20-17:55

Source: stedwardsva.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.