Squirrels Heath Primary School
Community primary school in Romford (Havering).
KS2 RWM expected
76%
▲ 14pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
85%
▲ 10pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
88%
▲ 14pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
83%
▲ 11pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
95.3%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
21.7
▲ 1.0 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
18.7%
▼ 6pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
95%
600 / 630 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Location
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To provide an inspiring and holistic education where every child can excel in preparation for an independent and fulfilling life.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 102303
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Havering
- Constituency
- Romford
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (5 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Sue Cane | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Andrew Crunden | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Marie Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Owen Frith | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Adam Charles | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Camika Boamah Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Father Roderick Hingley Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record