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 has shown a solid performance in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act, achieving overall effectiveness as 'Good'. The school fosters a friendly and safe environment where pupils enjoy learning and are well supported by staff who know them well. Early reading, phonics, and mathematics teaching are notable strengths, with high expectations set for pupils. However, certain subjects in the curriculum, particularly geography and music, require clearer planning and implementation to ensure that all pupils acquire essential knowledge effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 231 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.35%
Girls: 50.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
| 2 | 40 | 50 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 51.9% |
| White, Other | 7.4% |
| African | 4.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 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
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel happy and safe.
- High expectations set by staff contribute to effective learning.
- Well-organized phonics teaching leads to confident readers.
- Effective mathematics teaching increases pupils' readiness to learn.
- Pupils with SEND receive strong support and learn the same subjects as their peers.
- Strong leadership and management with an understanding of necessary development areas.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clear planning and detailed knowledge sequencing.
- Low-level disruptions during lessons are not consistently managed.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 34 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 32 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 3 |
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 |
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All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Terling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JT |
2.37 miles |
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2RR |
2.37 miles |
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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 |