Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Havering 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 92 schools across Havering. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Havering has 92 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 84 with a published Ofsted inspection, 12 (14%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 98% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Hacton Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Havering follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

92
Total schools
12
Outstanding (historic grade)
14%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
66.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
43
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Hacton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
2. Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Secondary
 Outstanding 86 View school
3. Nelmes Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
4. Scotts Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
5. Concordia Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
6. Upminster Junior School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
7. Ardleigh Green Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 78 View school
8. Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
9. St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
10. The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Secondary
 Good 74 View school
11. Squirrels Heath Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
12. Harrow Lodge Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 72 View school
13. Hall Mead School
Secondary
 Outstanding 72 View school
14. Hornchurch High School
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
15. Redden Court School
Secondary
 Outstanding 71 View school
16. Crowlands Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
17. Ardleigh Green Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 70 View school
18. Clockhouse Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 70 View school
19. Gidea Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 69 View school
20. La Salette Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 69 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Havering?
There are 92 open primary & secondary schools in Havering (closed schools are excluded). 12 of the 84 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Havering?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Havering is Hacton Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Havering?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Havering?
Primary and secondary applications in Havering are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Havering council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.