Scargill Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mungo Park Road Rainham. Essex Essex RM13 7PL |
| Reference Number | 144589 |
Scargill Infant School is a nurturing and caring school where pupils feel safe and happy. The report highlights strong practice in attendance and behaviour, early years, and inclusion. Attendance is well above national levels, pupils behave exceptionally well, and children get off to a strong start in the early years, especially in reading, phonics and early mathematics. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils are well supported, and safeguarding is met. However, the school is not yet consistently strong across all areas. Achievement, curriculum and teaching, leadership and governance, and personal development and wellbeing are all judged at the expected standard. In wider curriculum subjects, teaching quality and delivery vary, pupils sometimes struggle to recall their learning in detail, and some follow-up tasks are not well designed to build understanding. Leaders know these areas need further work and have appropriate plans in place. This was a full inspection of a 231-pupil infant school in the Hornchurch Academy Trust. The school serves a community with above-average deprivation, though the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is close to average. Leaders, governors and trustees have an accurate view of the school and are committed to improving consistency across the wider curriculum and further enriching pupils’ personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 224 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.68%
Girls: 47.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 32 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 2 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 46.9% |
| White, Other | 7.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.4% |
| African | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4% |
| Indian | 4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| > Early Years | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2026 | School inspection |
| 24 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 06 Sep 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Scargill Infant School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2003 | Full inspection |
| 07 Jul 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Attendance is remarkably strong and well above national levels.
- Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary, and pupils say bullying is not an issue.
- Early years provision is highly effective and prepares children well for Year 1.
- Phonics and early reading are prioritised, with above-average Year 1 phonics outcomes.
- Inclusion is well structured, with strong support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
- Leaders are extremely knowledgeable and have a clear view of strengths and development areas.
- Governors and trustees provide effective challenge and support.
- Staff feel valued and supported with their workload and wellbeing.
- Pupils benefit from a well-designed personal development programme and a range of enrichment opportunities.
- Warm relationships and a nurturing culture help pupils feel safe and supported.
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality and curriculum delivery vary in wider curriculum subjects.
- Pupils sometimes struggle to recall their learning in detail in wider curriculum subjects.
- Some follow-up activities and tasks are not well designed to help pupils understand and learn.
- Learning activities do not always precisely support the knowledge and skills leaders want pupils to know and remember.
- Leaders need to continue developing staff expertise and consistency across the wider curriculum.
- Personal development and enrichment could be improved further, including opportunities for pupils to volunteer.
2026 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Scargill Junior School
Mungo Park Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 7PL |
0 miles |
|
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Heron Flight Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5LN |
0.33 miles |
|
Whybridge Infant School
Ford Lane, Rainham, Essex, RM13 7AR |
0.33 miles |
|
Whybridge Junior School
Blacksmith's Lane, Rainham, Essex, RM13 7AH |
0.42 miles |
|
R J Mitchell Primary School
Tangmere Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5PP |
0.57 miles |
|
Elm Park Primary School
South End Road, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5UA |
0.89 miles |
|
John Perry Primary School
Charles Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8UR |
0.9 miles |
|
Scotts Primary School
Bonington Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6TH |
0.99 miles |
|
The Leys Primary School
Leys Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9YR |
1.04 miles |
|
La Salette Catholic Primary School
Dunedin Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8SP |
1.11 miles |
|
Newtons Primary School
Lowen Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8QR |
1.16 miles |
|
Benhurst Primary School
Benhurst Avenue, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4QS |
1.19 miles |
|
Parsonage Farm Primary School
Farm Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9JU |
1.3 miles |
|
Rainham Village Primary School
Upminster Road South, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9AA |
1.37 miles |
|
Suttons Primary School
Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6RP |
1.37 miles |
|
Beam Primary School
Oval Road North, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9ED |
1.4 miles |
|
Park Primary Academy
1 Hart Way, Rainham, RM13 8TD |
1.41 miles |
|
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Rainsford Way, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4BP |
1.55 miles |
|
Hunters Hall Primary School
Alibon Road, Hunters Hall Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8DE |
1.62 miles |
|
Village Infants' School
Ford Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9JS |
1.67 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Brittons Academy
Ford Lane, Rainham, Essex, RM13 7BB |
0.24 miles |
|
Brook Sixth Form and Academy
Yew Tree Avenue, Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 7FN |
1.13 miles |
|
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4YB |
1.21 miles |
|
Sanders Draper
Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6RT |
1.25 miles |
|
Hornchurch High School
Broadstone Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AJ |
1.4 miles |
|
Eastbrook School
Dagenham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7UR |
1.46 miles |
|
Dagenham Park CofE School
School Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9QH |
1.56 miles |
|
Barking and Dagenham College
DAGENHAM ROAD, RUSH GREEN, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM7 0XU |
1.63 miles |
|
Oxlow Bridge School
100 Wantz Road, Dagenham, RM10 8PP |
1.65 miles |
|
Harris Academy Rainham
Lambs Lane South, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9XD |
1.74 miles |
|
Harris Rainham Sixth Form
217 Wennington Road, Rainham, RM13 9XA |
1.77 miles |
|
Pathways School
New Road, Dagenham, RM9 6PH |
1.83 miles |
|
Trinity School
Heathway, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7SJ |
2.06 miles |
|
Robert Clack School
Gosfield Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JU |
2.28 miles |
|
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Terling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JT |
2.37 miles |
|
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2RR |
2.37 miles |
|
The Bridge
Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2RR |
2.37 miles |
|
Hopewell School
Harmony House, Baden Powell Close, Dagenham, Essex, Essex, RM9 6XN |
2.39 miles |
|
Corbets Tey School
Harwood Hall Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2YQ |
2.48 miles |
|
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
St Mary's Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2QR |
2.55 miles |