The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 662
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Head
- Mr Christopher Speller (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Havering Drive, Romford, Essex, RM1 4BT
Town setting
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Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery
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Questions parents ask
What is St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 662 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Romford, RM1 4BT, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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