Elegance and inspiration. These words capture the essence of Elm Park Primary School. It stands here as a testament to modern educational design.
Let’s delve into the story of Elm Park Primary School. It is more than just bricks and mortar. It is a vibrant hub of learning. Elm Park Primary School is located on South End Road in Hornchurch. Its address is RM12 5UA.
The school forms part of the Aspire Learning Federation. R J Mitchell Primary School is also part of this federation. Victoria Morris serves as the Executive Head Teacher. Lesley Fuller is the Head of School at Elm Park Primary School.
Elm Park Primary School accommodates children aged 4 to 11. It has a capacity for 420 pupils. Currently, 424 students attend. The school is a mixed-gender primary school. It does not have a religious character. Havering is the local authority.
Walters & Cohen designed Elm Park Primary School. Their design promotes flexible learning spaces. It was commissioned by the Department for Education in 2003. The two-story building reflects their exemplar school design.
Paired year group classrooms share facilities. These include WC and cloakroom spaces. Classrooms open onto a double-height shared ‘heart’ space. This heart space is open plan. It features an amphitheater stair. This stair doubles as an assembly area. It also serves as a group work space. The acoustics are remarkably effective. Several groups can work simultaneously. They can do so without disturbing each other.
The main and small halls connect to the heart space. This creates a community-focused atmosphere. There is good visual transparency between spaces.
The internal environment maximizes natural light. Natural ventilation is also optimized. Classrooms have direct access to the outside. This facilitates outdoor learning. It makes Elm Park Primary School a pleasant place. It is great to learn and work in.
Boris Johnson, then Mayor of London, opened the school. The opening took place on September 27, 2011. In 2012, Elm Park Primary School jointly won an award. It won the BCSE Award for best new build primary school. Hylands Primary School was the other winner.
Elm Park Primary School registered with Healthy Schools London on February 27, 2015.
Elm Park Primary School’s website provides more information. The telephone number is 01708 451463. The school’s URN is 102272. Elm Park Primary School is a LA Maintained primary school. The school user name is elmparkprimary.
Elm Park Primary School embodies its motto: Aspire, Learn, Flourish. It is a place where children can thrive. It is a place where they can reach their full potential. It is a great setting for education and community.