Scargill Infant School, Rainham. Essex
Scargill Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 7 in Rainham. Essex, part of Hornchurch Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2021. It was 76% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2021)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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 27 Oct 2026
Scargill Infant School in detail
Scargill Infant School in its own words
In its own words: "At Scargill Infant School we believe that a happy child is a successful one. We are committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment where all children are valued. We aim for all children to be confident, knowledgeable, kind, and resilient, enabling them to achieve their potential and become independent life-long learners."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a pleasure to welcome you and your child to our school. We hope that your time with us will be filled with happy memories, exciting opportunities and many achievements. Our dedicated team is committed to making sure every child feels valued, supported and inspired throughout their time with us."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £5.00 per day.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Havering
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Scargill Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 57 families put Scargill Infant School as their first choice and 143 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 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 Scargill Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Scargill Infant School are Scargill Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 88% reading, 82% maths); St Alban's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 97% reading, 100% maths); Whybridge Infant School (0.3 miles, Good); and Whybridge Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 81% reading, 78% maths).
Scargill Junior SchoolSt Alban's Catholic Primary SchoolWhybridge Infant SchoolWhybridge Junior School
The trust
Scargill Infant School is one of 6 schools run by Hornchurch Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 77% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
26.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (47%), Asian (22%) and Mixed (12%).
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Elm Park Underground Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Freeborne Gardens, 170 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Scargill Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Scargill Infant School are The Brittons Academy (0.2 miles), Brook Sixth Form and Academy (1.1 miles), Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (1.2 miles) and Sanders Draper (1.2 miles).
The Brittons AcademyBrook Sixth Form and AcademyAbbs Cross Academy and Arts CollegeSanders Draper
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); 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 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2021 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
20.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
32.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
1 unlawfully large infant class
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Scargill Infant School
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Social & online
Keep up with Scargill Infant School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Scargill Infant School.
- Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Ltd @ Scargill Infant SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Scargill Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Scargill Infant 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
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 16 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 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
76%
Available places
205 pupils
270 places
65 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Rainham. Essex
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rainham. Essex
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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
37
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
20.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
224
Total Pupils
118
Boys
106
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
20.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,417
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,958
Per pupil
£1360k
Total funding
£74k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
7.8%
Persistent absence
153
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
Questions parents ask about Scargill Infant School
What is Scargill Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Scargill Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2021, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Scargill Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Scargill Infant 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 Scargill Infant School?
Scargill Infant School was not full in 2025: it ran at 76% of its 270 places.
How big are the classes at Scargill Infant School?
Classes at Scargill Infant School average 32 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Scargill Infant School?
Scargill Infant School has around 224 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Scargill Infant School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Scargill Infant School in 2024/25. 7.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Scargill Infant School?
Apply through Havering's coordinated admissions process, naming Scargill Infant 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 Scargill Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Ltd @ Scargill Infant School (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 Scargill Infant School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 16 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 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 Scargill Infant School?
Scargill Infant School is at Mungo Park Road, Rainham. Essex, Essex, RM13 7PL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)