Benhurst Primary School, Hornchurch

In its own words: "At Benhurst, we believe that every member of our school community has a part to play in helping our school flourish. Our Core Values reflect the beliefs and principles that guide the way we learn, grow, work together and care for one another."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 at 10am, an admissions event on Thursday 12 November 2026, an open day on Monday 30 November 2026 at 10am and an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026 at 2pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Benhurst Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 78% in Havering and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 79% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Benhurst Primary School as their first choice and 124 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Benhurst Primary School are Elm Park Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); Suttons Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 92% maths); Harrow Lodge Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 74% maths); and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 82% reading, 80% maths).

Benhurst Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Benhurst Primary School is one of 12 schools run by Life Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

126 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Benhurst Primary School (as of September 2025): 43% would recommend the school, 72% say their child is happy there and 35% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (73%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (35%).

11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 29.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (49%), Asian (25%) and Mixed (8%).

Benhurst Primary School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Elm Park Station, about 620 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Abbs Cross Academy (->e), 200 metres away.

In 2024/25, Benhurst Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Benhurst Primary School are Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (0.2 miles), Hornchurch High School (0.3 miles) and Sanders Draper (0.6 miles).