Crowlands Primary School, Romford

In its own words: "The Growing Together Federation is made up of two schools - Crowlands Primary School and Newtons Primary School in the London Borough of Havering. R esilient - We cope when things are tricky or don't go our way! O utstanding - We are the best that we can be in all that we do!"

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Crowlands Primary School, we pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that each student feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed, both academically and personally."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, multi-sports, karate, choir, guitar, cooking and art.

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Crowlands Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 78% in Havering and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 85% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 69 families put Crowlands Primary School as their first choice and 163 named it as one of their preferences, for 78 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 Crowlands Primary School are The Mawney Foundation School (0.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths); Concordia Academy (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 87% maths); Rush Green Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 96% reading, 95% maths); and St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 72% reading, 72% maths).

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

35.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (36%), White British (25%) and Black (12%).

In 2026, 72 pupils (10.8%) received SEN support and 38 (5.7%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Romford Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Romford Stadium, 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 586 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Havering (201), as is usual near a town centre.

Crowlands Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Crowlands Primary School are St Edward's Church of England Academy (0.5 miles), Robert Clack School (0.9 miles), All Saints Catholic School and Technology College (1 mile) and The Warren School (1 mile).