The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 458
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 8.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Head
- Mrs Pawan Sharma (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lodge Avenue, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 5AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery
Independent · 466m away
Bep Academy
Independent · 698m away
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 972m away
Marshalls Park Academy
Secondary · 974m away
St Mary's Hare Park School
Independent · 1.0km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Squirrels Heath Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Royal Liberty School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gidea Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gidea Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gidea Park Primary School?
Gidea Park Primary School currently has 458 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gidea Park Primary School take?
Gidea Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gidea Park Primary School?
Gidea Park Primary School is in Romford, RM2 5AJ, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gidea Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gidea Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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