Gidea Park Primary School, Romford
Gidea Park Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Romford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 34 schools in Romford with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Havering (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Gidea Park Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Gidea Park Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 78% in Havering and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 92% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Gidea Park Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 82 families put Gidea Park Primary School as their first choice and 348 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 29 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Gidea Park Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Gidea Park Primary School are St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 72% maths); St Peter's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 85% maths); Squirrels Heath Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths); and Hylands Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 81% reading, 74% maths).
Gidea Park Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolSt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolSquirrels Heath Primary SchoolHylands Primary School
Who goes there
10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 22 pupils (4.8%) received SEN support and 17 (3.7%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Gidea Park Station, about 810 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Raphael Park (->e), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Gidea Park Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 454 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.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Gidea Park Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Gidea Park Primary School are Marshalls Park Academy (0.6 miles), The Royal Liberty School (0.7 miles), The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (0.8 miles) and Bower Park Academy (1.6 miles).
Marshalls Park AcademyThe Royal Liberty SchoolThe Frances Bardsley Academy for GirlsBower Park Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from February 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Gidea Park Primary School is a caring community where children thrive academically and personally. Teachers use a carefully sequenced curriculum to help pupils build strong knowledge in key subjects like mathematics and reading. The school excels at supporting all learners, including those with additional needs, ensuring every child makes good progress.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum with clear steps for learning, helping pupils know and remember more -
- Strong focus on reading and phonics with quick identification of pupils needing extra help -
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and new pupils who catch up quickly -
- High standards of pupil behaviour and kindness, with bullying rare and staff responding sensitively -
- Passionate subject leaders who develop teacher expertise, particularly in art and mathematics
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistencies in how the phonics programme is taught due to varying staff expertise in early reading -
- Leaders should continue providing phonics training to strengthen all staff's confidence and knowledge in delivering the reading programme
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained staff who are vigilant, understand their responsibilities, act quickly on concerns, and teach pupils how to keep themselves safe online and in the community.
Extracurricular Activities
Spanish club, art club, sports clubs, enrichment activities, visits to places of worship
Gidea Park Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy learning and are proud of their achievements. The school has a caring community atmosphere guided by the motto 'Achieving excellence together'.
At a Glance
10.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 92% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 90% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 90% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
27.9
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Gidea Park Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Gidea Park Primary School.
- The First Class Kids ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Family 1st @ St Micheal's Church570m away · Not yet graded
- Little Market After School Club960m away · Not yet graded
- Little Star Education Limited970m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Gidea Park Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Gidea Park 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
- 48
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 48 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 39 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 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 Gidea Park Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
462 pupils
475 places
13 spare places 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
8.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
459
Total Pupils
233
Boys
226
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
20.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,637
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,165
Per pupil
£2526k
Total funding
£56k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
6.9%
Persistent absence
432
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
Gidea Park Primary School
Questions parents ask about Gidea Park Primary School
What are SATs results like at Gidea Park Primary School?
Of the pupils at Gidea Park Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Gidea Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gidea Park Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Gidea Park Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Gidea Park 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 Gidea Park Primary School?
Gidea Park Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Gidea Park Primary School?
Classes at Gidea Park Primary School average 28.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Gidea Park Primary School?
Gidea Park Primary School has around 459 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Gidea Park Primary School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at Gidea Park Primary School in 2024/25. 6.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Gidea Park Primary School?
Apply through Havering's coordinated admissions process, naming Gidea Park 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.
Does Gidea Park Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The First Class Kids Club (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Gidea Park Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 48 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 39 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 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 Gidea Park Primary School?
Gidea Park Primary School is at Lodge Avenue, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 5AJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)