Gidea Park Primary School
Ofsted
Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 18 May 2022
Results
Compared with the local authority and England
KS2 Results
Pupils meeting the standard
The share of pupils reaching the standard expected for their age, and the share going beyond it.
| Measure | School | Havering | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths — expected | 75% | 65% | 63% |
| Reading, writing & maths — higher | 20% | 11% | 8% |
| Grammar, punctuation & spelling — expected | 86% | 75% | 73% |
| Grammar, punctuation & spelling — higher | 42% | 35% | 30% |
Average scaled score
A score of 100 is the expected standard; 110 or more is a higher standard.
| Subject | School | Havering | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Maths | 105 | 105 | 105 |
| Grammar, punctuation & spelling | 108 | 106 | 105 |
Catchment area
Gidea Park Primary School's catchment area comes from its admission criteria, set by the local authority, Havering, which decide who is offered a place when more children apply than there are places. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance from home or a catchment boundary, and the school's admissions policy says which it uses. Living nearby does not guarantee a place, and how far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
Gidea Park Primary School is in Havering council's area. Check its admissions booklet for how far away places went in recent years. For a Reception place, apply through the council where you live by 15 January in the year your child starts school.
Pupils and staff
Pupils
- Pupils
- 459
- Capacity
- 480
- Girls / boys
- 49% / 51%
- Free school meals
- 10%
Staff
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.6
- Teaching assistants (FTE)
- 19.3
- Leadership (FTE)
- 2
- Part-time teachers
- 14%
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Parent View
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
89%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
85%
of parents have a positive overall view of the school
180 responses up to 7 September 2026 · 39% response rate
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Don’t know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
My child is happy at this school.
91% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
91% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
86% agreeMy child has been bullied, and the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.
33% agreeMy child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
52% agree
Questions about Gidea Park Primary School
What is Gidea Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gidea Park Primary School's last overall grade from Ofsted was Good, on 1 February 2012. Ofsted inspected it again on 18 May 2022 without giving a new overall grade.
How do I apply for a place at Gidea Park Primary School?
Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day.
What is the catchment area for Gidea Park Primary School?
Gidea Park Primary School's catchment area comes from its admission criteria, set by the local authority, Havering, which decide who is offered a place when more children apply than there are places. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance from home or a catchment boundary, and the school's admissions policy says which it uses. Living nearby does not guarantee a place, and how far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
How many pupils are at Gidea Park Primary School?
Gidea Park Primary School had 459 pupils aged 4 to 11 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 480. It is a mixed school.
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