St Mary's Hare Park School
St Mary's Hare Park School is an independent school in Havering for pupils aged 2 to 11. It has 144 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for St Mary's Hare Park School is Good, from an inspection in July 2018.
Ofsted inspection: July 2018.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | South Drive Gidea Park Romford Essex RM2 6HH |
| Reference Number | 102357 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 144 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.08%
Girls: 47.92% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
St Mary’s Hare Park School is recognized as a good school, with strong leadership from the headteacher and senior leaders. They are committed to ensuring that pupils achieve well and have created an environment conducive to growth and learning. The school effectively meets independent school standards, upholding a solid reputation locally, which has led to it being oversubscribed. Notably, pupils' personal development, behavior, and welfare are outstanding, reflecting a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Jun 2018 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Light touch inspection |
| 29 Nov 2004 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership and commitment to pupil achievement
- High expectations and good quality of teaching across the school
- Outstanding personal development, behavior, and welfare of pupils
- Rich and varied curriculum tailored to pupils' needs
- Positive and respectful pupil interactions
- Effective extracurricular activities enhancing learning
Areas for Improvement
- Most-able pupils not consistently challenged
- Early years provision does not sufficiently support personal, social, and emotional development
In 2025–26, 4.9% of pupils at St Mary's Hare Park School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is St Mary's Hare Park School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for St Mary's Hare Park School is Good, from an inspection in July 2018.
When was St Mary's Hare Park School last inspected by Ofsted?
St Mary's Hare Park School was last inspected in July 2018.
How many pupils does St Mary's Hare Park School have?
St Mary's Hare Park School has 144 pupils on roll.
What age range does St Mary's Hare Park School cover?
St Mary's Hare Park School for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is St Mary's Hare Park School?
St Mary's Hare Park School is at South Drive, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 6HH.