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Harold Wood Primary School
Recreation Avenue, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex, RM3 0TH, Havering
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.9 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
641
Capacity
654
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 96% of parents recommending it. While 52% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, only 17% achieve the higher standard. Overall, it ranks better than 61% of schools based on the LocaleIQ score, indicating solid performance in the local context.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (101 responses)
★★★★★4.4
School keeps me informed
99%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
87%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.1%
White Other13.7%
Asian Indian5.3%
Black African5.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Mixed Other3.1%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Other1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Asian Other1.4%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.58537, 0.23583 · RM3 0TH
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Harold Wood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Harold Wood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2019.
Is Harold Wood Primary School a good school?
Harold Wood Primary School scores 60.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Harold Wood Primary School?
Based on 101 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harold Wood Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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