SchoolScoresWhybridge Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of HORNCHURCH ACADEMY TRUST
Blacksmith's Lane, Rainham, RM13 7AH
01708 552870 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
54 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Rainham (Havering) comparisons use the 5 of its 9 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Rainham (Havering) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rainham (Havering). Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rainham (Havering). Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rainham (Havering). Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 78% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rainham (Havering). Higher than 10% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 43 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rainham (Havering). Higher than 12% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 69% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rainham (Havering). Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67%said yes | 75% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Rainham (Havering) figures pool parents at the Rainham (Havering) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
69% — 4 points above the Havering average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Havering | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Havering. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Havering | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 8 state primary schools in Rainham (Havering). Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.7% | 19.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 8 state primary schools in Rainham (Havering). Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 8 state primary schools in Rainham (Havering). Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 10.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Rainham (Havering). Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.6% | 30.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 8 state primary schools in Rainham (Havering). Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 8 state primary schools in Rainham (Havering). Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Rainham (Havering). Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 0.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Rainham (Havering). Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 9 state primary schools in Rainham (Havering). Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in Rainham (Havering). Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Rainham (Havering). Higher than 50% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Whybridge Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Scargill Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021)
- Scargill Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- La Salette Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- R J Mitchell Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newtons Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rainham Village Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Leys Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parsonage Farm Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Whybridge Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Whybridge Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Whybridge Junior School?
67% of the 54 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Whybridge Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144596.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.