Scargill Junior School, Rainham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a happy, safe environment where children are kind to each other and rarely need correction. Teachers use clever assessment checks to spot when children need extra help, ensuring all pupils - including those with additional needs - learn well. The curriculum is ambitious and goes beyond national requirements, with particularly strong focus on reading and making connections between different subjects.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that builds on secure knowledge and connects across subjects
- Strong focus on reading with pupils developing a genuine love of books and fluent reading skills
- Excellent behaviour management with clear expectations supported by pupils, staff and parents
- Effective use of assessment to quickly identify and address gaps in understanding
- Pupils develop strong leadership skills and take responsibility for their community
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture around safeguarding that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess club, educational visits to local zoo, school council, play buddies, litter picks, charity fundraising
Scargill Junior School shows significant improvement across all areas since its previous inspection. The school creates an adventurous and supportive atmosphere where pupils thrive academically and personally.
At a Glance
22.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
34 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 80% to 88%. Maths has declined from 87% to 82%. Writing has remained stable at around 83%.
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.7
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
358 pupils
360 capacity
2 spare places available
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)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.31011%
Overall absence
8.0429%
Persistent absence
373
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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