Hacton Primary School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Chepstow Avenue
Hornchurch
Essex
RM12 6AU
Phone 01708443991
Reference Number 146136

Hacton Primary School is performing at a strong standard, showcasing high achievement levels across the curriculum. The school's focus on foundational knowledge in reading, writing, and mathematics has led to pupils exceeding national averages in assessments over several years. Strong leadership and dedicated staff contribute to a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The inclusive nature of the school ensures that all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, are well supported in their learning journey.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 635
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 53.86%
Girls: 46.14%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 5.8%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 17.3%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 27.5
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 29
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 29

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 52 35 87
2 47 40 87
3 49 38 87
4 53 33 86
5 43 45 88
6 43 43 86

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 56.9%
White, Other 9.6%
Indian 8.8%
African 3.6%
Pakistani 3.1%
Asian, Other 3.1%
Mixed, Other 3%
White & Asian 2.7%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.4%
Chinese 1.1%
Caribbean 1.1%
White & Black (African) 0.8%
Unclassified 0.6%

Overall Ofsted Rating Strong standard
 >  Leadership & Governance Strong standard
 >  Personal Development & Wellbeing Strong standard
 >  Achievement Strong standard
 >  Attendance & Behaviour Strong standard
 >  Curriculum & Teaching Strong standard
 >  Inclusion Strong standard
 >  Early Years Strong standard
Last Report Date 27 Jan 2026
Date Report
27 Jan 2026 School inspection
13 Oct 2021 School inspection
12 Sep 2018 Academy conversion letter
24 Nov 2015 Full inspection:
Previously as Hacton Primary School
24 Nov 2015 Full inspection:
28 Mar 2014 Interim assessment
28 Mar 2014 Interim assessment
27 Sep 2010 Full inspection:
27 Sep 2010 Full inspection:
24 May 2007 Full inspection:
24 May 2007 Full inspection:
02 Jul 2001 Full inspection
02 Jul 2001 Full inspection

Strengths

  • High-quality work produced by pupils across subjects
  • Strong focus on knowledge retention and subject-specific vocabulary usage
  • Effective support for disadvantaged pupils, enhancing their achievement
  • Proactive approaches to improving attendance for all students
  • Inclusive practices for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
  • Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge over time
  • High-quality interactions between staff and pupils fostering language development
  • Strong partnerships with families enhancing pupils' learning experiences
  • Robust systems for leadership and governance supporting continuous improvement

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 83%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 26%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 108
Maths 109

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 2.4
Writing 2.5
Maths 4.4

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 71 6
Third Preference 59 1
From another Local Authority 5 0

Previous Years

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