Scotts Primary School, Hornchurch

Outstanding
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~379m)Possible (~541m)Unlikely (~703m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Ryan Kinnear
Pupils:421 / 420 capacity
LA:Havering
Phone:01708457019
Address:Bonington Road, Hornchurch, RM12 6TH
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall

URN:102316
UKPRN:10076424
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Hornchurch and Upminster
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Your child will be taught by well-trained staff using an ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge step-by-step. The school prioritises your child's well-being and personal development, offering lots of clubs and activities. Behaviour is exemplary and pupils feel safe - the school has strong systems to ensure no child feels anxious or left out.

Key Strengths

  • Excellent teaching of reading and phonics with pupils achieving highly and developing a genuine love of reading
  • Well-structured, ambitious curriculum that is carefully sequenced from early years onwards, helping pupils learn and remember more
  • Exemplary pupil behaviour and a strong culture of respect, kindness and inclusivity with 'rainbow champions' supporting vulnerable pupils
  • Highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
  • Outstanding personal development opportunities including debating events, community projects and a '50 things to do before you leave' initiative

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first and swift action taken on any concerns.

Extracurricular Activities

Digital leaders, sports leaders, prefects, school council, debating events, litter picking, food bank donations, 50 things to do before you leave the school

Scotts Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils love learning and thrive in a welcoming, supportive environment. Staff have high ambitions for all pupils, who consistently meet expectations and produce work of high quality.

At a Glance

7.8%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+1ppMaths+1ppWriting-2pp

Reading has remained stable at around 93%. Maths has remained stable at around 93%. Writing has remained stable at around 90%.

Class Sizes

30.0

Avg class size

30.0

Infant (KS1)

30.0

KS2

13

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Elm Park Station
1.1km · 18 min walk
Elm Park Underground Station
1.2km · 19 min walk

Bus Stops

Hornchurch Country Park (Stop N)
116m · 2 min walk
Miramar Way (Stop C)
237m · 4 min walk
Sarre Avenue (Stop M)
273m · 4 min walk
St George's Park (Stop B)
408m · 7 min walk
Gosport Drive (Stop C)
591m · 10 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

100%

Over capacity

421 pupils

420 capacity

1 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Hornchurch

High pressure
New homes approved:896
Projected new pupils:224

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hornchurch

Admissions Demand - Havering

Low demand0.89x oversubscription

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(104)

Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.2358%

Overall absence

2.75482%

Persistent absence

363

Enrolments

Authorised2.57678%
Unauthorised0.65902%
Persistent (10%+)2.75482%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

2.7496%
18/19
2.1343%
20/21
4.27404%
21/22
3.87931%
22/23
3.58219%
23/24
3.2358%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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