Rainham Village Primary School, Rainham
Rainham Village Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Rainham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 8 schools in Rainham with published results, and 9,801st of 14,452 across England. It was 65% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Havering (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Rainham Village Primary School in detail
Rainham Village Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our school offers a welcoming, nurturing and supportive environment for all children and adults. As a community we value, respect and celebrate the diversity of cultures, religions, beliefs and abilities. We recognise the importance of developing social responsibility and tolerance within school and across"
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Rainham Village Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 78% in Havering and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (72% in reading, 74% in maths).
Getting a place at Rainham Village Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 64 families put Rainham Village Primary School as their first choice and 169 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Rainham Village Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Rainham Village Primary School are La Salette Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 93% maths); Brady Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); Parsonage Farm Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 59% reading, 65% maths); and Whybridge Junior School (1 mile, Good, 81% reading, 78% maths).
Rainham Village Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
La Salette Catholic Primary SchoolBrady Primary SchoolParsonage Farm Primary SchoolWhybridge Junior School
Who goes there
45.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (35%), White British (21%) and Black (10%).
In 2026, 85 pupils (18.8%) received SEN support and 37 (8.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Rainham Station, about 460 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rainham Village School, 50 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Rainham Village Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Rainham Village Primary School are Harris Academy Rainham (0.5 miles) and The Brittons 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); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from December 2017, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at teaching reading from the start - every child gets daily stories and proper phonics teaching so they become confident readers. Teachers are well-trained and pupils get help quickly if they struggle. The curriculum is carefully planned so learning builds step-by-step, and there's excellent support for children with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong early reading programme with well-trained staff and regular phonics checks to help all pupils progress
- Well-structured curriculum broken down clearly from early years to Year 6 with good support for pupils with SEND
- Positive behaviour and respectful culture that allows teaching to continue without interruption
- Wide range of enrichment opportunities and clubs to develop pupils' talents and interests
- Pupils given responsibility through school council with their suggestions genuinely valued
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always check pupils' understanding quickly enough, leading to gaps in learning
- A few subjects lack effective processes to monitor pupils' understanding over time
- Some pupils struggle to remember key knowledge, skills and vocabulary
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and the school has created an open and positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Ultimate frisbee, curling, calm club, breakfast club
Rainham Village Primary School is a good school where pupils achieve well and feel safe. The school provides a welcoming and happy environment with strong emphasis on reading, structured curriculum, and pupil wellbeing.
At a Glance
25.6%
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 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 74% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
16
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Rainham Village Primary School
Wear Yellow for Mental Health Day 09.10.2026
28 Sep 2026
Space Day Themed Menu 01.10.2026
28 Sep 2026
Newsletter 23.09.2026
23 Sep 2026
Havering Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy
15 Sep 2026
Secondary School Applications - closing deadline 31.10.2026
9 Sep 2026
Havering SEND - Parent Coffee Afternoons
9 Sep 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Rainham Village Primary School.
- Super Star Sport Camp @ Rainham VillageAt the school · Not yet graded
- Play2learn210m away · Not yet graded
- Cornerstone After School Club250m away · Not yet graded
- Brady Wraparound Care710m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Rainham Village Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Rainham Village 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
- 54
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 54 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 41 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 6 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
412 pupils
630 places
218 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Rainham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rainham
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
85
SEN Support
37
EHC Plans
26.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
453
Total Pupils
228
Boys
225
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
19.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,442
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,054
Per pupil
£2789k
Total funding
£165k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
11.5%
Persistent absence
383
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
Rainham Village Primary School
Questions parents ask about Rainham Village Primary School
What are SATs results like at Rainham Village Primary School?
Of the pupils at Rainham Village Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 68% did so in maths.
What is Rainham Village Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rainham Village Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Rainham Village Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Rainham Village 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 Rainham Village Primary School?
Rainham Village Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 65% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at Rainham Village Primary School?
Classes at Rainham Village Primary School average 25.8 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 Rainham Village Primary School?
Rainham Village Primary School has around 453 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Rainham Village Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Rainham Village Primary School in 2024/25. 11.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Rainham Village Primary School?
Apply through Havering's coordinated admissions process, naming Rainham Village 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 Rainham Village Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Super Star Sport Camp @ Rainham Village (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 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 Rainham Village Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 54 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 41 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 6 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 Rainham Village Primary School?
Rainham Village Primary School is at Upminster Road South, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9AA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)