Opened in 1948 Hacton Primary School has been providing education to the community for decades. Originally it was opened in 1948. But in January 2017 the school expanded to 3 forms of entry. The school moved to a brand new state-of-the-art building. Even with the new building the site still enjoys ample field space behind it.
Hacton Primary School is located in Hornchurch in the London Borough of Havering. It caters for children aged 3+ to 11+ years. The school is a community primary school with many dimensions. It is part of the EMPOWER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST.
The school has a nursery that accommodates sixty children on a part-time basis. The Reception department has an admission number of 87 pupils plus hearing impaired pupils. Hacton Primary School also has a special provision. There is a Provision for Deaf Children in the School. It is the only Primary provision for hearing impaired pupils in the borough. There is currently an admission level of 21 pupils.
Hacton Primary School offers a sound exciting framework of education. This framework encompasses the requirements of the National Curriculum. The school is proud of its dedicated caring staff.
The school has large playing fields at both the front and rear. There is an outdoor gym for pupils to use. They have a MUGA an outdoor AstroTurf sports pitch. Hacton Primary School also has an outdoor classroom. A Forest School area provides an interesting learning environment. There are colourful purpose-built play areas for Reception and Nursery children. Inside you will find interactive LED screens in all classrooms. Pupils also have access to technology. There are 125 iPads for use in the classroom. Also available are 20 Windows 10 Laptops for pupil use.
Hacton Primary School became an academy converter on 1 September 2018. The headteacher is Mrs Emily Leslie. The school’s capacity is 624 pupils. The number of pupils is also 624. The percentage of children eligible for free school meals is 8.4%. This equates to 51 pupils.
The governors play an important supportive role. Many of them adopt a responsibility and interest in particular areas of School life at Hacton Primary School. Ravinderjit Ahtti is the Chair of the local governing body. Amar Upadhyaya was elected by parents as a local governor.
Hacton Primary School achieves excellent academic results. It scores in the top 10% nationwide for grammar and math. Progress in math is in the top 18% nationwide. The school scores in the top 20% nationwide for reading progress. While progress in writing is in the low 45% nationwide. Hacton Primary School is located on Chepstow Avenue Hornchurch. The postcode is RM12 6AU. If you are in the area feel free to stop by.