Hacton Primary School, Hornchurch
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hacton Primary School excels at making every child feel valued and welcome, with particular strength in supporting pupils with additional needs through ambitious teaching and targeted support. The school goes beyond academics to develop well-rounded individuals through rich experiences like cultural visits and life-skills teaching. Staff model high-quality teaching with secure subject knowledge, and parents are genuine partners in their children's learning journey.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly in reading, writing and mathematics with attainment above national averages for 3 years
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, with calm and respectful conduct across the school
- Highly ambitious and coherently sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge securely over time
- Outstanding inclusion of pupils with SEND and hearing-impaired provision fully integrated into mainstream classes
- Exceptional personal development programme with regular cultural visits and enrichment activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders having established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Cultural visits to galleries, museums and theatres, musical events, sing and swing sessions, family hub programmes, places of worship visits, democracy roles and responsibilities
Hacton Primary School is a highly inclusive school rated as meeting the strong standard across all areas. Leaders have created an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with high expectations for all pupils, resulting in strong academic achievement and excellent pupil wellbeing.
At a Glance
5.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 88%. Maths has remained stable at around 92%. Writing has declined from 91% to 85%.
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
20
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
640 pupils
624 capacity
16 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Hornchurch
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hornchurch
Admissions Demand - Havering
Places available
3,462
Applications
3,096
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Primary admissions across Havering (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.49159%
Overall absence
9.47955%
Persistent absence
538
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Hacton Primary School
OA - Havering
Sanders Draper
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Hornchurch High School
Gaynes School
Corbets Tey School
Emerson Park Academy
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Hall Mead School
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