The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp 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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 641
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 15.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Head
- Mr Stuart Fryd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Recreation Avenue, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex, RM3 0TH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRedden Court School
Secondary · Very close
The Campion School
Secondary · 454m away
Nelmes Primary School
Primary · 701m away
Ardleigh Green Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ardleigh Green Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harold Court Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ravensbourne School
Special school · 1.6km away
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
Academy · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harold Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harold Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harold Wood Primary School?
Harold Wood Primary School currently has 641 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harold Wood Primary School take?
Harold Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harold Wood Primary School?
Harold Wood Primary School is in Romford, RM3 0TH, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harold Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harold Wood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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