Located in Hornchurch, R J Mitchell Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
R J Mitchell Primary School currently has around 301 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.8% boys and 44.2% girls. Around 27.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (54.5%). african pupils make up about 11% , followed by other white at 10.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Tangmere Crescent, Hornchurch, RM12 5PP |
| Website: | http://www.rjmitchellprimaryschool.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01708551684 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Havering |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Victoria Morris |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131590 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 291 |
| Number of Pupils: | 301 |
| Number of Boys: | 168 |
| Number of Girls: | 133 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 54.50% | 164 |
| African | 11.00% | 33 |
| Other White | 10.60% | 32 |
| Pakistani | 4.70% | 14 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.70% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.30% | 7 |
| Other Black | 2.30% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Junior School Tangmere Crescent , Airfield Way RM12 5PP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Heron Flight Avenue , RM12 5LN | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Primary School Bonington Road , RM12 6TH | 4out of 4 | 737 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road , Elm Park RM12 5UA | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders School Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brittons School and Technology College Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross School and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 3,119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Opening Opportunities Royals Youth Centre , Viking Way RM13 9YG | - not rated | 2,940 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.