The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
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
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 386
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 17.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Head
- Mrs Lynn Hogan O'Neill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex, RM3 0SH
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Harold Court Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harold Court Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harold Court Primary School?
Harold Court Primary School currently has 386 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harold Court Primary School take?
Harold Court Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harold Court Primary School?
Harold Court Primary School is in Romford, RM3 0SH, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harold Court Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harold Court Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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