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R J Mitchell Primary School

Community school · Hornchurch · RM12 5PP

Ages 4–11 · 268 pupils · Havering

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

35%

Overall absence

7.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-03-24

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)35%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
Avg scaled score — reading
101.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.9%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
6.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.6%
Enrolments in measure
327

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

268 pupils · 291 places

Pupils on roll
268
Boys / girls
142 / 126
School capacity
291
Capacity fill
268 / 291 (92%)
Free school meals
28.1%
FSM pupils
73
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Federation
The Aspire Learning Federation
Headteacher
Ms Catherine Deighan

Location

Address
Tangmere Crescent
Postcode
RM12 5PP
Town
Hornchurch
County
Essex
Local authority
Havering
District
Havering
Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
28 on roll / 21 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Hornchurch, Havering, 268 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, special school. Free school meals: 28.1%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Hornchurch
23
Primary schools in Hornchurch
16
Academies among open schools in Hornchurch
52% (12)
Open schools in RM12
12
Primary in RM12
9
Open schools in Havering LA
92
Primary in Havering LA
59

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM10.7%

    0.4 miles away

  • Scotts Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS287%
    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM7.8%

    0.4 miles away

  • Elm Park Primary School

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM17.9%

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  • Scargill Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM19.3%

    0.6 miles away

  • Scargill Junior School

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    • KS273%
    • Absence5.2%
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  • Whybridge Infant School

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    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM17.5%

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  • Suttons Primary School

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM12.6%

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  • Whybridge Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 7–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM26.5%

    0.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Catherine Deighan
Telephone
01708551684
Website
http://www.rjmitchellprimaryschool.com/

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