Harrow Lodge Primary School, Hornchurch

In its own words: "Our vision has been born out of a knowledge and understanding of the children and families that live in our community, their needs and desires, their aspirations and goals and the need to develop a generation of students who will become valuable members of society, able to contribute to their community in a positive and respectful manner."

The school runs after-school care until 5:45pm, from £12.50 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 6 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Harrow Lodge 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 fell from 91% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 74 families put Harrow Lodge Primary School as their first choice and 233 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 16 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Harrow Lodge Primary School are St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 82% reading, 80% maths); Rush Green Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 96% reading, 95% maths); Benhurst Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 74% maths); and Hylands Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 74% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Harrow Lodge Primary School.

Harrow Lodge Primary School is one of 20 schools run by Partnership Learning, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

64 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Harrow Lodge Primary School (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school, 100% 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 they are kept well informed about progress (95%).

39.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (38%), Asian (24%) and Mixed (13%).

In 2026, 42 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 24 (5.3%) 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 Underground station is Elm Park Underground Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gordon Avenue (RM12), 260 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 376 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.

In 2024/25, Harrow Lodge Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Harrow Lodge Primary School are Hornchurch High School (0.4 miles), The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (0.8 miles), Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (0.9 miles) and Sanders Draper (1.3 miles).