Hereward Primary School
Colebrook Lane, Loughton, IG10 2HROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hereward Primary School is a primary school in Loughton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 1st of 7 primary schools in Loughton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2024, report published 1 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 June 2024
Hereward Primary School is an exceptionally happy community. There is a strong ethos of kindness. Older pupils support younger ones at breaktimes. Pupils thrive here. They compete to find words that express how much they love school. The school is a model of positive behaviour. From the start of early years, children respond excellently to high expectations. Pupils show considerable enthusiasm for learning. Lessons are not disrupted. Pupils conduct themselves with exemplary politeness and respect. They smilingly open doors for adults, and tidy rooms after meetings and lessons. Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum. They benefit from skilful teaching. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive very strong support. Pupils take deep pride in the high-quality work they produce. There are a wide and rich range of opportunities. Pupil leadership and pupil voice have a significant influence. For instance, pupils requested the many popular new clubs, such as coding and cooking. Pupil ambassadors show children in early years how to use a knife and fork. The wider activities, for example 'magic moment' days, teach pupils a sense of wonder. Trips build precisely on what they learn in lessons. This superb programme means pupils live and breathe the school's values.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
445 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Hereward Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 53% met the expected standard |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Theydon Bois Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| The Alderton Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| The Alderton Infant School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Renette Fourie
- Phone
- 02085086465
- Address
- Colebrook Lane, Loughton, IG10 2HR
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 145990
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.