Schools across Havering
Local authority · 92 schools across 8 towns
92
59 primary · 18 secondary
44,047
95% capacity used
24
6 outstanding · 18 good
46,451
2,404 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
75.1%
KS2 Maths
74.5%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,469 spare places
Secondary Schools
345 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.9%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
15.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
80
2024/25
Absence trend across Havering schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
29%
Plans Issued
439
Assessment Requests
899
Tribunal Cases
15
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
92
Lodged
(2.0%)
68
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Primary (infant classes)
78
Lodged
(2.2%)
58
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
174
Lodged
(4.2%)
147
Heard
12
Successful
(8%)
Total
266
Lodged
(3.0%)
215
Heard
12
Successful
(6%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.