Whybridge Infant School
Ford Lane, Rainham, RM13 7AROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whybridge Infant School is a primary school in Havering for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 91 schools in Havering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 February 2014, report published 20 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
Pupils really enjoy coming to this school. They take pride in telling visitors about what they are learning and about all the exciting things they do. During breaktimes, pupils especially like the way that they can play in different 'zones'. For example, some of these areas have activities, such as netball, which are led by adults. Other zones are set aside for quiet games and toys, and for stilt walking and games of football. The curriculum is ambitious. Pupils are well supported to remember and understand knowledge. Nevertheless, there are times when the activities that pupils complete do not match precisely with what they are expected to learn. Pupils are highly engaged in their learning. For example, children in Reception Class eagerly join in with counting songs, as well as matching numbers and objects. With the mascots of a lion, giraffe and rhinoceros, pupils embrace the school's values of kindness, resilience and good manners. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about how they try to show resilience in overcoming challenges in their learning, both in and out of school. Pupils were particularly proud to show off their 'Gerald the Giraffe' stickers, awarded for showing resilience, both in and out of school. Pupils behave well and there is a real sense of peacefulness and calm. Pupils are guided well to follow the school's expectations. In the Reception Year, children are expertly helped to settle in quickly.
What the school should improve
- In some lessons and activities, there are instances where teaching does not match the objectives of the curriculum. This can mean that pupils develop misconceptions about what they have been taught or that they find it harder to acquire and remember new knowledge. The school should ensure that the purpose and sequence of planned activities are carefully considered, so that teaching consistently prioritises ensuring that pupils learn the core knowledge identified in the curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
269 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Whybridge Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whybridge Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Scargill Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Scargill Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| La Salette Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Susannah Longhurst
- Phone
- 01708551712
- Address
- Ford Lane, Rainham, RM13 7AR
- Local authority
- Havering
- URN
- 102285
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.