The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Trust
- LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Alice Larkman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Benhurst Avenue, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Secondary · 324m away
Hornchurch High School
Secondary · 517m away
Elm Park Primary School
Primary · 545m away
Sanders School
Secondary · 919m away
Suttons Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Scotts Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Benhurst Primary School?
Benhurst Primary School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Benhurst Primary School take?
Benhurst Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Benhurst Primary School?
Benhurst Primary School is in Hornchurch, RM12 4QS, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Benhurst Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Benhurst Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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