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Scargill Infant School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Scargill Infant School is a academy converter primary school in Rainham. Essex, Havering , serving pupils aged 2–7, with 231 pupils, and a capacity of 228 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–7

Age range

231

Pupils

228

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Scargill Infant School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Scargill Infant School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Havering. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 231 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 228 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Havering before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Scargill Infant School — School Information

Full address
Mungo Park Road, Rainham. Essex, RM13 7PL
Local authority
Havering
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–7 years
Free school meals
21% of pupils
DfE URN
144589

Frequently Asked Questions — Scargill Infant School

Is Scargill Infant School oversubscribed?

Yes — Scargill Infant School currently has 231 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 228 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Scargill Infant School?

Admission to Scargill Infant School is managed by Havering. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Scargill Infant School cover?

Scargill Infant School is a primary school in Rainham. Essex, Havering, serving pupils aged 2–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Scargill Infant School?

Scargill Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.