La Salette Catholic Primary School, Rainham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
La Salette creates a warm, welcoming environment where Catholic values are central to everything the school does. Pupils are exceptionally well-behaved, polite and proud of their school, with excellent attendance. The school provides rich enrichment experiences and targeted support to help all pupils, especially disadvantaged learners, achieve well.
Key Strengths
- Strong Catholic values that create a positive school culture where all are valued and respected
- Effective use of assessment to identify pupils needing support quickly, helping disadvantaged pupils catch up
- Excellent progress in writing at key stage 2 with engaging, skills-focused teaching
- Consistently good pupil behaviour and attitudes to learning, with very positive conduct around school
- Rigorous systems for monitoring progress and evaluating teaching quality to target support effectively
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment across all classes to set sufficiently challenging work, particularly for the most able pupils
- Achievement at key stage 1 not as strong as key stage 2, with many children entering Reception with limited skills
- Progress in reading, particularly for boys, needs further development
- Mathematics provision at greater depth needs strengthening to develop mastery skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with clear procedures for checking staff suitability, regular training including Prevent duty awareness, and pupils feeling safe and knowing who to turn to with concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical instrument lessons, ballet visits, concerts at Royal Opera House and Royal Festival Hall, sport clubs, choir, music ensemble
La Salette Catholic Primary School continues to be good. The leadership team has maintained strong educational quality and pupil outcomes despite staff changes, with sustained focus on improving teaching and assessment practices.
At a Glance
15.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 90%. Maths has improved from 83% to 93%. Writing has improved from 83% to 87%.
Class Sizes
30.2
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
210 pupils
210 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Rainham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rainham
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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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.06448%
Overall absence
3.20856%
Persistent absence
187
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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