Hereward Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Loughton, East of England IG10 2HR · Essex
#87 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#662 of 15,697 nationally
About Hereward Primary School
Hereward Primary School is a academy primary located in Loughton, in the Essex local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 445 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 91.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 87th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (98th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (67th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 445; capacity filled 106%.
There are 12 schools in Loughton; Hereward Primary School ranks 1st of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)90%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)31%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)14.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hereward Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 445
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 106%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 90%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 31%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Hereward Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Davenant Foundation School
Loughton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,199 students · 332 m away
Debden Park High School
Loughton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,046 students · 648 m away
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
268 students · 723 m away
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
Loughton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
486 students · 1.1 km away
Theydon Bois Primary School
Epping · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
319 students · 1.9 km away
The Alderton Junior School
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
225 students · 2.2 km away
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
207 students · 2.3 km away
Staples Road Primary School
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
626 students · 2.4 km away
Lambourne Primary School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
214 students · 2.6 km away
Roding Valley High School
Loughton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,473 students · 2.7 km away
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445 students
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445 students
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446 students
Isle of Ely Primary School
Ely · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
Cliff Lane Primary School
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Beechfield School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hereward Primary School a good school?
Hereward Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 91.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #87 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hereward Primary School rank in East of England?
Hereward Primary School ranks #87 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #662 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hereward Primary School?
Hereward Primary School had 445 students in 2025.
Is Hereward Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hereward Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Hereward Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hereward Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.