Crownfield Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | White Hart Lane Collier Row Romford Essex RM7 8JB |
| Reference Number | 102295 |
Crownfield Infant School continues to demonstrate good overall performance, providing a safe and enjoyable learning environment where pupils exhibit exemplary behavior. The school fosters a supportive atmosphere, with many pupils expressing appreciation for their teachers' kindness and assistance. The ambitious curriculum is well-structured, allowing younger pupils to develop foundational skills effectively while maintaining engagement among older students. However, the school is working to address some gaps in phonics instruction that have resulted in difficulties for a few pupils in their reading progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 352 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.41%
Girls: 46.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 44.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 32 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 41 | 88 |
| 2 | 61 | 47 | 108 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 40.1% |
| White, Other | 17% |
| Pakistani | 11.1% |
| Indian | 5.7% |
| African | 5.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Caribbean | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 22 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 05 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a safe and happy school atmosphere.
- Strong emphasis on reading with effective training for staff.
- Excellent support for pupils' moral development and conflict resolution.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum tailored to early learning.
- Pupils take on leadership responsibilities seriously.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the phonics programme affecting some pupils' reading progress.
- Teaching and resources sometimes not well adapted for a small minority of pupils with SEND.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 39 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 6 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Crownfield Junior School
White Hart Lane, Collier Row, Romford, Essex, RM7 8JB |
0 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Lowshoe Lane, Collier Row, Romford, Essex, RM5 2AP |
0.33 miles |
|
Parklands Primary School
Havering Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 4QX |
0.78 miles |
|
Clockhouse Primary School
Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, Romford, Essex, RM5 3QR |
0.8 miles |
|
Rose Lane Primary School
Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 5NJ |
0.95 miles |
|
Rise Park Junior School
Annan Way, Rise Park, Romford, Essex, RM1 4UD |
1.01 miles |
|
Rise Park Infant School
Annan Way, Rise Park, Romford, Essex, RM1 4UD |
1.01 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Dorset Avenue, Romford, Essex, RM1 4JA |
1.1 miles |
|
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Havering Drive, Romford, Essex, RM1 4BT |
1.17 miles |
|
The Mawney Foundation School
Mawney Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 7HR |
1.19 miles |
|
Warren Junior School
Gordon Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6DA |
1.21 miles |
|
Crowlands Primary School
London Road, Romford, RM7 9EJ |
1.27 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Pinewood
Thistledene Avenue, Collier Row, Romford, Essex, RM5 2TX |
1.33 miles |
|
Furze Infant School
Bennett Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6ES |
1.56 miles |
|
Concordia Academy
Union Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 0HG |
1.64 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Canon Avenue, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 5RR |
1.64 miles |
|
Bep Academy
62-64 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LP |
1.65 miles |
|
Gidea Park Primary School
Lodge Avenue, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 5AJ |
1.73 miles |
|
Grove Primary School
Chadwell Heath Lane, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4XS |
1.76 miles |
|
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery
2 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 5JR |
1.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Warren School
Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6SB |
1.21 miles |
|
Marshalls Park Academy
Pettits Lane, Romford, Essex, RM1 4EH |
1.23 miles |
|
St Edward's Church of England Academy
London Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 9NX |
1.32 miles |
|
The Compass School
373 London Road, Romford, RM7 9NU |
1.36 miles |
|
Bower Park Academy
Havering Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 4YY |
1.43 miles |
|
Immanuel School
Havering Grange, Havering Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 4HR |
1.5 miles |
|
Little Heath School
Hainault Road, Little Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 5RX |
1.68 miles |
|
Atam Academy
Little Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4XX |
1.83 miles |
|
Newbridge School
161 Gresham Drive, Romford, Essex, RM6 4TR |
1.93 miles |
|
Robert Clack School
Gosfield Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JU |
2.01 miles |
|
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Terling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JT |
2.02 miles |
|
Forest Academy
Harbourer Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3TN |
2.11 miles |
|
Chadwell Heath Academy
Christie Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4RS |
2.13 miles |
|
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2RR |
2.26 miles |
|
The Bridge
Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2RR |
2.27 miles |
|
Barking and Dagenham College
DAGENHAM ROAD, RUSH GREEN, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM7 0XU |
2.32 miles |
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The Royal Liberty School
Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM2 6HJ |
2.37 miles |
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Mayfield School
Pedley Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1XE |
2.42 miles |
|
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
Neave Crescent, Faringdon Avenue, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex, RM3 8HN |
2.69 miles |
|
Trinity School
Heathway, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7SJ |
2.71 miles |