Clockhouse Primary School, Romford
Clockhouse Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Romford. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 24th-highest of the 34 schools in Romford with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Havering (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Clockhouse Primary School in detail
Clockhouse Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Clockhouse is a large Primary School brimming with lots of character. We aim to create a happy and stimulating environment in which pupils are encouraged to develop their character and talents in a supportive community."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and rugby.
The school runs a breakfast club.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Clockhouse 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 (70% in reading, 75% in maths).
Getting a place at Clockhouse Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 128 families put Clockhouse Primary School as their first choice and 280 named it as one of their preferences, for 88 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 40 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Clockhouse Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Clockhouse Primary School are St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 89% reading, 80% maths); Oasis Academy Pinewood (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 74% maths); Rise Park Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 67% reading, 61% maths); and Rise Park Infant School (0.7 miles, Good).
Clockhouse Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolOasis Academy PinewoodRise Park Junior SchoolRise Park Infant School
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Clockhouse Primary School (as of April 2026): 98% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (98%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 57 pupils (8.1%) received SEN support and 51 (7.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Clockhouse Primary School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Romford Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burland Road, 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Clockhouse Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Clockhouse Primary School are Bower Park Academy (0.8 miles) and Marshalls Park Academy (1.2 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
23.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Speech and language, Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
41 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 72% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
29.9
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
22
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Clockhouse Primary School
Weekly reminders for week beginning 5th October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Weekly reminders for week beginning 28th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Weekly reminder for week beginning 21st September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Weekly reminders for week beginning 14th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Weekly reminders for week beginning 7th September 2026
4 Sep 2026
Weekly reminders for the week beginning 13th July 2026
10 Jul 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Clockhouse Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Clockhouse Primary School is in Havering; for families living there:
Apply to Havering for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 35
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 30 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Havering is 23.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Clockhouse Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
647 pupils
630 places
17 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Romford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Romford
Across Havering council
Places available
3,373
Applications
3,066
Got 1st preference
91.5%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Havering council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(9)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
57
SEN Support
51
EHC Plans
15.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Clockhouse Primary School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
705
Total Pupils
378
Boys
327
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
40
Teachers
17.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,364
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,730
Per pupil
£4168k
Total funding
£286k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
12.5%
Persistent absence
576
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Clockhouse Primary School
Questions parents ask about Clockhouse Primary School
What are SATs results like at Clockhouse Primary School?
Of the pupils at Clockhouse Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is Clockhouse Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clockhouse Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2016 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Clockhouse Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Clockhouse Primary School is oversubscribed, Havering allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Clockhouse Primary School?
Clockhouse Primary School was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Clockhouse Primary School?
Classes at Clockhouse Primary School average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Clockhouse Primary School?
Clockhouse Primary School has around 705 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Clockhouse Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Clockhouse Primary School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Clockhouse Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Clockhouse Primary School in 2024/25. 12.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Clockhouse Primary School?
Apply through Havering's coordinated admissions process, naming Clockhouse Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Clockhouse Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 30 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Havering is 23.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Clockhouse Primary School?
Clockhouse Primary School is at Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, Romford, Essex, RM5 3QR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)