Hogarth Primary School, Brentwood
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Pupils are happy, feel safe and behave well at Hogarth Primary. The school is particularly strong at teaching early reading using a well-structured approach, and it provides outstanding personal development experiences that help children learn about the wider world. Staff care deeply about each child's wellbeing and include all learners, including those with additional needs, in a meaningful education.
Key Strengths
- Excellent early reading programme with well-matched books and effective support for pupils who need extra help
- Outstanding personal development with enriching experiences like visits to the Bank of England and Houses of Parliament
- Strong inclusive approach for pupils with special educational needs, with effective support from external professionals
- Well-structured and engaging early years curriculum that prepares children well for Year 1
- Positive school culture with pupils understanding and demonstrating the school's values
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects are at an early stage of implementation, meaning activities don't always allow pupils to deepen their knowledge as well as they could
- Gaps in some pupils' foundational knowledge of handwriting and spelling are not always addressed effectively, limiting their writing accuracy and clarity
- Teachers need more consistent expertise across all subjects to ensure high achievement throughout the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong systems in place to keep pupils safe and staff responding well to any concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting tournaments, visits to the Bank of England and Houses of Parliament, financial education, breakfast club, after-school club
Hogarth Primary School is a caring and supportive school where pupils thrive and behave well. The school has made good progress since its previous inspection, with particularly outstanding personal development opportunities for all pupils.
At a Glance
22.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
55 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 74%. Maths has improved from 73% to 81%. Writing has improved from 64% to 74%.
Class Sizes
22.7
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
25.4
KS2
10
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
50%
Available places
211 pupils
420 capacity
209 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Brentwood
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Brentwood
Admissions Demand - Essex
Places available
17,913
Applications
15,619
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Primary admissions across Essex (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.72436%
Overall absence
21.39738%
Persistent absence
229
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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