Parklands Primary School, Romford
Parklands Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Romford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 15th-highest of the 34 schools in Romford with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Havering (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Parklands Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Parklands Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 78% in Havering and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 80% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Parklands Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 89 families put Parklands Primary School as their first choice and 237 named it as one of their preferences, for 102 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Parklands Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Parklands Primary School are St Peter's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 78% reading, 85% maths); St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 72% reading, 72% maths); Rise Park Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 61% maths); and Rise Park Infant School (0.6 miles, Good).
Parklands Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolRise Park Junior SchoolRise Park Infant School
Who goes there
33.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (33%), Asian (28%) and Black (8%).
In 2026, 94 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 32 (3.6%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Romford Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Parklands Primary School, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 420 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.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Parklands Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Parklands Primary School are Marshalls Park Academy (0.5 miles) and Bower Park Academy (1.2 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
17.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 83% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
28.9
KS2
32
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Parklands Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Parklands Primary School.
- Parklands Extended SchoolsAt the school · Not yet graded
- art-K Romford680m away · Not yet graded
- Little Star Education Limited770m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Parklands Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Parklands Primary School is in Havering; for families living there:
Apply to Havering for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 53
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 53 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 48 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Havering is 23.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Parklands Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
814 pupils
840 places
26 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Romford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Romford
Across Havering council
Places available
3,373
Applications
3,066
Got 1st preference
91.5%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Havering council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
94
SEN Support
32
EHC Plans
14.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
881
Total Pupils
445
Boys
436
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
41
Teachers
21.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,853
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,398
Per pupil
£4879k
Total funding
£198k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
16.4%
Persistent absence
748
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Parklands Primary School
Questions parents ask about Parklands Primary School
What are SATs results like at Parklands Primary School?
Of the pupils at Parklands Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is Parklands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parklands Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for Parklands Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Parklands Primary School is oversubscribed, Havering allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Parklands Primary School?
Parklands Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Parklands Primary School?
Classes at Parklands Primary School average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Parklands Primary School?
Parklands Primary School has around 881 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Parklands Primary School?
6% of sessions were missed at Parklands Primary School in 2024/25. 16.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Parklands Primary School?
Apply through Havering's coordinated admissions process, naming Parklands Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Parklands Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Parklands Extended Schools (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Parklands Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 53 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 48 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Havering is 23.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Parklands Primary School?
Parklands Primary School is at Havering Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 4QX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)