The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp 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)
106
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.
18% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 905
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 17%
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Head
- Mr Scott Stevens (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Havering Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 4QX
Town setting
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
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Questions parents ask
What is Parklands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parklands Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parklands Primary School?
Parklands Primary School currently has 905 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parklands Primary School take?
Parklands Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parklands Primary School?
Parklands Primary School is in Romford, RM1 4QX, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parklands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parklands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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