The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
31%
+23.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 449
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Renette Fourie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Colebrook Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDebden Park High School
Secondary · 648m away
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Primary · 723m away
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Oak View School
Special school · 1.7km away
Theydon Bois Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Alderton Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 2.3km away
Staples Road Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hereward Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hereward Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hereward Primary School?
Hereward Primary School currently has 449 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hereward Primary School take?
Hereward Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hereward Primary School?
Hereward Primary School is in Loughton, IG10 2HR, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hereward Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hereward Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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