Squirrels Heath Primary School
Salisbury Road, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 5TPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Squirrels Heath Primary School is a primary school in Havering for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 91 schools in Havering. It ranks 9th of 49 primary schools in Havering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2018, report published 20 December 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 June 2024
Visitors receive a warm welcome at this vibrant and friendly school. Staff have high expectations for pupils' learning. Pupils study a broad range of subjects and achieve very well. Pupils are highly motivated and learn to study with increasing independence as they move up the school. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils know the school rules well and understand why they are important. Behaviour is excellent. Pupils are trusted to conduct themselves with independence and maturity. Many pupils take on roles of responsibility, including supporting their peers with reading. Pupils actively look for opportunities to demonstrate the school values of respect, courage, growth, passion and togetherness. They work hard to be the best they can be. There is a thriving outdoor learning environment. Pupils look forward to their lunchtimes where they take part in a wide range of organised games and activities. Pupils benefit from the exceptional outdoor provision, including the sensory garden and biodome, where they learn about the growing cycle and how to care for plants and wildlife. There is a popular French club where pupils learn about French culture and customs and communicate regularly with pupils in a French school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
80 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
600 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Squirrels Heath Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hylands Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Hare Park School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Towers Infant School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
| Towers Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Mary Shipton
- Phone
- 01708446472
- Address
- Salisbury Road, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 5TP
- Local authority
- Havering
- URN
- 102303
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.