Twinkling eyes and tiny shoes fill its hallways. This is Scargill Infant School. It stands on Mungo Park Road in Rainham. Scargill Infant School serves children aged two to seven.
Scargill Infant School is more than brick and mortar. It is a place of learning. It is a community hub. The school opened as an academy converter on 1 September 2017. This means it changed from a local authority-maintained school to an academy. It joined the Hornchurch Academy Trust.
Let’s talk numbers. Scargill Infant School has a capacity of 270 pupils. Currently, 264 pupils attend. The school provides nursery classes. It does not have a sixth form.
The school’s URN is 144589. Its DfE number is 311/2023. The UKPRN is 10064771. The telephone number is 01708 555707.
Scargill Infant School achieved the Healthy Schools London awards. It earned Bronze on 13 Jun 2014. Silver was achieved on 22 Dec 2014. Gold was achieved on 9 Dec 2015.
Dawn McGahey is the Headteacher or Principal. Richard Epps is the Chair of the local governing body. He was appointed on 1 September 2023. His term ends on 31 August 2027.
Several local governors support the school. Michelle Bailey and Victoria Mesher were elected by parents. Tracy Walters was elected by school staff. Dawn McGahey is an original member.
Scargill Infant School is located in Havering. It falls within the Elm Park ward. The parliamentary constituency is Dagenham and Rainham. The area is described as an urban major conurbation. The school’s easting coordinate is 552073. The northing coordinate is 184537.
About 19.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. That is 47 pupils. This reflects families who have claimed eligibility.
Scargill Infant School provides a nurturing environment. Children begin their educational journey here. They learn. They grow. They prepare for the future. The dedicated staff and supportive community make Scargill Infant School a special place.