How many pupils does Hereward Primary School have?

Hereward Primary School has 449 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hereward Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Hereward Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).

How does Hereward Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

90% of pupils at Hereward Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Hereward Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hereward Primary School is part of EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST.

Where is Hereward Primary School?

Hereward Primary School is located at Colebrook Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2HR.

Hereward Primary School

Colebrook Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2HR

Outstanding

Inspected 4 June 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

90%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

449

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Hereward Primary School

Hereward Primary School is an academy converter in Loughton, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 449 pupils on roll. It is part of EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 449 / 420 (107%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

14.2%

Free school meals

22.2%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

12.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

90%

Expected standard (RWM)

31%

Higher standard (RWM)

111

Avg reading score

111

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

8.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

19.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

22.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

17.59

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.9 vs 2023/24

£44,984

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↓ −£70 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,025

Spend per pupil

£6,093

Income per pupil

62%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Colebrook Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2HR
Phone: 02085086465
Headteacher: Renette Fourie
Website: http://www.herewardprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hereward Primary School?: Hereward Primary School is an academy converter in Loughton, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Hereward Primary School have?: Hereward Primary School has 449 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Hereward Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Hereward Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).
How does Hereward Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 90% of pupils at Hereward Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Hereward Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Hereward Primary School is part of EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST.
Where is Hereward Primary School?: Hereward Primary School is located at Colebrook Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2HR.

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