Rose Lane Primary School, Romford
Rose Lane Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Romford. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 32nd-highest of the 34 schools in Romford with published results, and 12,729th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Barking and Dagenham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Rose Lane Primary School in detail
Rose Lane Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Rose Lane Primary School, we know that it is very important for you to choose the right school for you and your child. You will want to be assured that your child goes to a school that is happy, caring and secure, which values children's contributions and believes that the key to achievement is high self-esteem."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils at Rose Lane Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 80% in Barking and Dagenham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (63% in reading, 55% in maths).
Getting a place at Rose Lane Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Rose Lane Primary School as their first choice and 70 named it as one of their preferences, for 49 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 Rose Lane Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Rose Lane Primary School are Warren Junior School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 91% maths); St Bede's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 95% reading, 98% maths); Grove Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 87% maths); and Crownfield Junior School (1 mile, Good, 64% reading, 64% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Rose Lane Primary School.
Warren Junior SchoolSt Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolGrove Primary SchoolCrownfield Junior School
Who goes there
55.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (28%), White British (23%) and Black (21%).
In 2026, 90 pupils (15.5%) received SEN support and 16 (2.7%) 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.
Rose Lane Primary School has a SEN unit for autism: 12 places, 11 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Marks Gate Community Centre, 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 218 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Barking and Dagenham (470).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Rose Lane Primary School issued 4 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 Rose Lane Primary School are The Warren School (0.7 miles), Atam Academy (0.9 miles), St Edward's Church of England Academy (1.2 miles) and Forest Academy (1.8 miles).
The Warren SchoolAtam AcademySt Edward's Church of England AcademyForest Academy
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
From Ofsted's January 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Rose Lane Primary School is a caring place where pupils feel safe and enjoy coming to school. The school works hard to support pupils' emotional wellbeing and help them understand important values like respect and democracy. In some subjects like history and maths, teachers do an excellent job helping pupils really understand and remember what they learn.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel secure and safe at school with warm relationships between staff and pupils
- Well-developed personal and social-emotional support helps pupils feel listened to and valued
- Strong teaching in some subjects like history and mathematics where pupils build knowledge effectively over time
- Good focus on pupils' personal development including school council and British values
Areas for Improvement
- Reading and phonics teaching is not strong enough - staff lack knowledge to teach phonics well, meaning too many pupils struggle with reading fluency and accuracy
- Assessment is not used effectively to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge or to catch misconceptions before moving on
- Curriculum implementation is inconsistent across subjects and classes, with some lessons not building on what pupils already know
- Behaviour in some classes is disrupted and derogatory language is not tackled consistently by all staff
- Governors do not have enough knowledge to properly check if the school's plans are working
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, extra classes for Year 6 pupils, enrichment activities
Rose Lane Primary School requires improvement overall. While pupils enjoy attending and the school has designed a broad curriculum, there is inconsistency in how well it is taught and too many pupils are not reading at the level expected for their age.
At a Glance
30.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 61% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 55% to 61% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 42% to 66% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
24.8
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
23
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Rose Lane Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Rose Lane Primary School.
- Rose Lane Holiday ClubsAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Rose Lane Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Rose Lane Primary School is in Barking and Dagenham; for families living there:
Apply to Barking and Dagenham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 21 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
3 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 Barking and Dagenham is 65 (the median across 68 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
92%
Near capacity
581 pupils
630 places
49 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 Barking and Dagenham council
Places available
3,884
Applications
2,970
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Barking and Dagenham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
90
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
18.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Rose Lane Primary School has a SEN unit for autism: 12 places, 11 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
582
Total Pupils
286
Boys
296
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
30
Teachers
19.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,402
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,619
Per pupil
£4429k
Total funding
£324k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
18.2%
Persistent absence
570
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
Rose Lane Primary School
Questions parents ask about Rose Lane Primary School
What are SATs results like at Rose Lane Primary School?
Of the pupils at Rose Lane Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 61% reached the expected standard in reading and 61% did so in maths.
What is Rose Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rose Lane Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Rose Lane Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Rose Lane Primary School is oversubscribed, Barking and Dagenham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Rose Lane Primary School?
Rose Lane Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at Rose Lane Primary School?
Classes at Rose Lane Primary School average 24.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Rose Lane Primary School?
Rose Lane Primary School has around 582 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Rose Lane Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Rose Lane Primary School has a SEN unit for autism: 12 places, 11 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Rose Lane Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Rose Lane Primary School in 2024/25. 18.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Rose Lane Primary School?
Apply through Barking and Dagenham's coordinated admissions process, naming Rose Lane 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 Rose Lane Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Rose Lane Holiday Clubs (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Rose Lane Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 21 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 3 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 Barking and Dagenham is 65 (the median across 68 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Rose Lane Primary School?
Rose Lane Primary School is at Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 5NJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)