Squirrels Heath Primary School
#451 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#2642 of 15,697 nationally
About Squirrels Heath Primary School
Squirrels Heath Primary School is a local authority primary located in Romford, in the Havering local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 600 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 77.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 451st of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 600; capacity filled 95.2%.
There are 51 schools in Romford; Squirrels Heath Primary School ranks 8th of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)76%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)18%
- 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%)18.7%
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 Squirrels Heath Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 600
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 95.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 76%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 18%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Squirrels Heath Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
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1,381 students · 619 m away
Hylands Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
658 students · 805 m away
St Mary's Hare Park School
Romford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
144 students · 937 m away
Towers Infant School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
309 students · 972 m away
The Royal Liberty School
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
749 students · 994 m away
Towers Junior School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
358 students · 1.0 km away
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery
Romford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
163 students · 1.1 km away
Gidea Park Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
459 students · 1.1 km away
Bep Academy
ROMFORD · Independent secondary · Ages 13–16
31 students · 1.2 km away
Ardleigh Green Junior School
Hornchurch · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
360 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Hunters Hall Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
600 students
Poplar Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
598 students
Sheen Mount Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
598 students
Holy Cross RC School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
605 students
Southern Road Primary School
Plaistow · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
605 students
Beavers Community Primary School
Hounslow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
594 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Squirrels Heath Primary School a good school?
Squirrels Heath Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 77.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #451 of 1,720 in London. 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 Squirrels Heath Primary School rank in London?
Squirrels Heath Primary School ranks #451 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #2642 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Squirrels Heath Primary School?
Squirrels Heath Primary School had 600 students in 2025.
Is Squirrels Heath Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Squirrels Heath Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Squirrels Heath Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Squirrels Heath Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.