The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 439
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 14.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Head
- Mr Karl Ashburn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Straight Road, Romford, Essex, RM3 7JS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHilldene Primary School
Primary · 336m away
Koru Independent AP Academy
Independent · 921m away
Broadford Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Drapers' Brookside Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Edullect Academy Independent School
Independent · 1.3km away
Ravensbourne School
Special school · 1.4km away
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
Academy · 1.4km away
Mead Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Ursula's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Ursula's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Ursula's Catholic Primary School?
St Ursula's Catholic Primary School currently has 439 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Ursula's Catholic Primary School take?
St Ursula's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Ursula's Catholic Primary School?
St Ursula's Catholic Primary School is in Romford, RM3 7JS, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Ursula's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Ursula's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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