Hylands Primary School, Romford

In its own words: "We recognise the diversity within our society and ensure that British Values are embedded within our curriculum. The teaching of British Values is integrated through the Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) learning that takes place across all of the curriculum."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are all together, a community. We show respect, take responsibility and believe in ourselves and each other. We show compassion for those around us. We are brave, determined and courageous; we know we need to work hard to succeed. We love a challenge and we are not afraid to make mistakes as we know we learn from them."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £5 per session.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Hylands 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 86% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 84 families put Hylands Primary School as their first choice and 242 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hylands Primary School are Squirrels Heath Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths); St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 80% maths); Towers Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 78% maths); and Towers Infant School (0.6 miles, Outstanding).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Hylands Primary School.

127 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hylands Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 52% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (52%).

30.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (41%), Asian (21%) and Mixed (12%).

In 2026, 116 pupils (17.6%) received SEN support and 13 (2%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Romford Rail Station, about 1020 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Princes Road Heath Park (->e), 210 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 547 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, Hylands Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Hylands Primary School are The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (0.1 miles), Hornchurch High School (0.9 miles) and The Royal Liberty School (1.1 miles).