The James Oglethorpe Primary School
Ashvale Gardens, Upminster, RM14 3NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The James Oglethorpe Primary School is a primary school in Havering for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 91 schools in Havering. It ranks 31st of 49 primary schools in Havering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 June 2023, report published 14 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
This is a welcoming and happy school. Staff and pupils treat each other with respect and kindness. Pupils value the importance of friendship and work hard to demonstrate the school's values. Pupils collaborate incredibly well and enjoy using the range of equipment and playing in the large outdoor space at breaktime. Pupils behave extremely well in lessons and when moving around the school. This is because staff have high expectations of them. Lessons are not interrupted by poor behaviour. Pupils know who to talk to if they have a worry or concern. They know they will be listened to, and this means they feel happy and safe. Pupils take pride in their leadership roles. For example, some pupils are 'OPAL ambassadors' who support their peers during playtime and find friends for those who might need someone to play with. Leaders value pupils' opinions. During assemblies, pupils have the opportunity to discuss a range of topics. For example, pupils discuss whether schools should celebrate the Windrush migration more. These experiences help pupils to develop their own ideas and share their opinions. Leaders provide a range of clubs, including cricket, musical theatre and gymnastics. These activities enable pupils to develop their talents and pursue their interests.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not routinely check that pupils have learned the key knowledge, skills and vocabulary that they need to know and remember over time. As a result, pupils develop gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should make sure that staff check pupils' learning in these subjects so that any gaps can be addressed and misconceptions corrected.
- Sometimes in the early years, adults do not model language or extend children's vocabulary and sentence structure effectively. This means that sometimes children miss out on opportunities to hear and practise new language. Leaders need to ensure that children acquire a broad vocabulary and understanding of sentence structure to prepare them fully for future learning across all curriculum areas.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
49 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
407 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near The James Oglethorpe Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upminster Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Upminster Junior School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 88% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Engayne Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Oakfields Preparatory School | 1 mile | 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
- Mr Joseph Fielder
- Phone
- 01708225202
- Address
- Ashvale Gardens, Upminster, RM14 3NB
- Local authority
- Havering
- URN
- 102268
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.