Which is the best primary school in Loughton?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Hereward Primary School ranks first of 7 ranked primary schools in Loughton, with 90% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Loughton ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Loughton?

7 primary schools in Loughton published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Loughton, ranked

The 7 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Hereward Primary School
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31%

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90%

expected standard
2
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
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8%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
3
Staples Road Primary School
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7%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
4
White Bridge Primary School
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3%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
5
The Alderton Junior School
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5%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
6
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
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3%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
7
High Beech CofE Primary School
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0%

higher standard

29%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Loughton?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Hereward Primary School ranks first of 7 ranked primary schools in Loughton, with 90% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Loughton ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Loughton?: 7 primary schools in Loughton published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.