St Ursula's Catholic Primary School
94%
Capacity
439
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Ursula's Catholic Primary School
St Ursula's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Havering community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 439 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 465 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Ursula's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karl Ashburn, it falls under Havering local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% 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 2544th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 49 in Havering.
St Ursula's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 112 applications for 59 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Ursula's Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Dance, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Science Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Havering, St Ursula'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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Straight Road, Romford, Havering, RM3 7JS |
| Headteacher | Karl Ashburn |
| Local Authority | Havering |
| Number of Pupils | 439 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.1% |
| School Capacity | 439 / 465 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2544th of 13,686
Nationally
554th of 1,592
In London
9th of 49
In Havering
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
76%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
112
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Straight Road, Romford
Havering, RM3 7JS
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