Scotts Primary School, Hornchurch
Scotts Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Hornchurch. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 13 schools in Hornchurch with published results, and 814th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Scotts Primary School in detail
Scotts Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Imagine ...with all you mind, Believe ...with all your heart, Achieve ...with all your might. Scotts Primary School was built in 1974 to satisfy a rising demand for school places in the South of Hornchurch. We are a community school and we cater for children between the ages of 4 to 11 years of age."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, hockey, tennis, karate, drama and philosophy.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Scotts Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% 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 (92% in reading, 92% in maths).
Getting a place at Scotts Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 83 families put Scotts Primary School as their first choice and 249 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 24 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Scotts Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Scotts Primary School are R J Mitchell Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 60% reading, 60% maths); Suttons Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 92% maths); Elm Park Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); and St Alban's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 97% reading, 100% maths).
Scotts Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
R J Mitchell Primary SchoolSuttons Primary SchoolElm Park Primary SchoolSt Alban's Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 36.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (50%), Asian (19%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 40 pupils (9.5%) received SEN support and 13 (3.1%) 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 tram or metro stop is Elm Park Station, about 1130 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hornchurch Country Park, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Scotts Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Scotts Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Scotts Primary School are Sanders Draper (0.4 miles), Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (0.6 miles), Hornchurch High School (1.1 miles) and The Brittons Academy (1.2 miles).
Sanders DraperAbbs Cross Academy and Arts CollegeHornchurch High SchoolThe Brittons 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
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 agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2023 inspection report.
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 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
30.2
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
13
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Scotts Primary School
Parent Update 02/10/2026
2 Oct 2026
Parent Update 25/09/2026
25 Sep 2026
Parent Update 18/09/2026
18 Sep 2026
Parent Update 04/09/2026
4 Sep 2026
Parent Update 17/07/2026
17 Jul 2026
Parent Update 10/07/2026
10 Jul 2026
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Keep up with Scotts Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Scotts Primary School.
- Simply Tuition930m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Scotts Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Scotts 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
- 9
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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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Your chances of a place at Scotts Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
420 pupils
420 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hornchurch
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hornchurch
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(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
40
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
12.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
421
Total Pupils
225
Boys
196
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
22.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,999
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,226
Per pupil
£2372k
Total funding
£52k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
2.8%
Persistent absence
363
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 Scotts Primary School
What are SATs results like at Scotts Primary School?
Of the pupils at Scotts Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Scotts Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Scotts Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Scotts Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Scotts 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 Scotts Primary School?
Scotts Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Scotts Primary School?
Classes at Scotts Primary School average 30.1 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 Scotts Primary School?
Scotts Primary School has around 421 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Scotts Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Scotts Primary School in 2024/25. 2.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Scotts Primary School?
Apply through Havering's coordinated admissions process, naming Scotts 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 Scotts Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Scotts Primary School: Simply Tuition (930m away, 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 Scotts Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Scotts Primary School?
Scotts Primary School is at Bonington Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6TH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)