Whybridge Junior School
About Whybridge Junior School
Whybridge Junior School sits slightly above the local authority average for Havering in its most recent Key Stage 2 results, with 69% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 65%. That puts the school in the top half of primary schools in the borough, ranked 20th out of 49. The school is a junior-only state primary for ages 7 to 11, mixed gender and non-religious, and it operates at near full capacity with 359 pupils against a capacity of 360. Around 22.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and gives some context to the school's solid headline performance. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in 2025, the school was judged Good overall, with behaviour and attitudes rated Outstanding — a standout area that suggests a calm, purposeful environment.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 54 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Apr 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:30
Breakfast club
07:45-08:40
After-school care
15:30-17:15
Source: whybridge-jun.havering.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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