The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 345
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Head
- Mrs Mary Shipton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Salisbury Road, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 5TP
Town setting
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Towers Infant School
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The Royal Liberty School
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Towers Junior School
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Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Squirrels Heath Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Squirrels Heath Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Squirrels Heath Primary School?
Squirrels Heath Primary School currently has 345 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Squirrels Heath Primary School take?
Squirrels Heath Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Squirrels Heath Primary School?
Squirrels Heath Primary School is in Romford, RM2 5TP, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Squirrels Heath Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Squirrels Heath Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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