Whybridge Junior School, based in Rainham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Whybridge Junior School currently has around 359 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.4% boys and 44.6% girls. Around 22.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.6%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.7%. other white pupils make up about 15% , followed by african at 12%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Blacksmith's Lane, Rainham, RM13 7AH
Website: http://www.whybridge-jun.havering.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01708552870
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Havering
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sarah Warshow
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 144596

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/04/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 360
Number of Pupils: 359
Number of Boys: 199
Number of Girls: 160

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 7.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British38.70%139
Other White15.00%54
African12.00%43
Bangladeshi9.20%33
Pakistani6.70%24
Indian3.90%14
Caribbean2.50%9
White and Black Caribbean2.50%9
Other Mixed2.20%8
White and Asian1.70%6
Other Black1.70%6
White and Black African1.40%5
Other Asian1.10%4
Irish0.60%2
Chinese0.30%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.30%1
Unclassified0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (2.4)
Writing: Above Average (2.1)
Maths: Average (1.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
73%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
10%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
104.4
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
104.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whybridge Junior School
Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Whybridge Junior School
Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Whybridge Infant School
Ford Lane , RM13 7AR
3out of 4 149 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Scargill Infant School
Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL
3out of 4 737 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Scargill Junior School
Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL
3out of 4 737 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brittons School and Technology College
Ford Lane , RM13 7BB
- not rated 412 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Brittons Academy
Ford Lane , RM13 7BB
3out of 4 412 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Elutec
Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN
- not rated 2,244 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Brook Sixth Form and Academy
Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Road South RM10 7FN
- not rated 2,400 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
The Chafford School, A Specialist Business and Enterprise College
Lambs Lane South , RM13 9XD
- not rated 2,417 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Rainham Sixth Form
217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA
- not rated 2,442 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eastbrook School
Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR
3out of 4 2,994 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Opening Opportunities
Royals Youth Centre , Viking Way RM13 9YG
- not rated 1,712 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pathways School
New Road , RM9 6PH
3out of 4 2,976 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Oxlow Bridge School
Wantz Rd ,
- not rated 3,188 yd Free schools special Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.