Ardleigh Green Junior School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2SPOpen in maps

Ardleigh Green Junior School is a primary school in Havering for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 91 schools in Havering. It ranks 5th of 49 primary schools in Havering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 December 2023, report published 29 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 December 2023

There is a warm welcome from staff and pupils at Ardleigh Green. This is a lively and happy community where 'everyone grows'. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and take great pride in their school. Their behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary. Parents and carers praise the care that staff at all levels provide for pupils. Staff have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils live up to these expectations. They are eager to learn and consistently produce work of high quality. Pupils are confident communicators who show great curiosity about the world. They achieve highly. The new leadership team continues to champion the school's strong ethos and values. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful. Pupils look forward to singing assemblies, which contribute to the strong sense of belonging and community that leaders have established. Pupils feel safe and supported. They know that staff take care of them. Pupils enjoy coming to school and attend well. Pupils are encouraged to celebrate their own and others' achievements, which helps them to grow in confidence.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

89 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

360 pupils on roll, with places for 360

Eligible for free school meals10%

10%, 16.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language16.1%

16.1%, 5.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.5%

7.5%, 7.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.8%

5.8%, 0.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ardleigh Green Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Ardleigh Green Infant School0.1 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
St Mary's Hare Park School0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Harold Wood Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
Nelmes Primary School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding89% met the expected standard
Squirrels Heath Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
EMPOWER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Janelle Johnson
Phone
01708443014
Website
ardleighgreenjun.org.uk
Address
Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2SP
Local authority
Havering
URN
149451

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.