Scargill Infant School — Primary School in Rainham. Essex

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Scargill Infant School

Rainham. Essex, RM13 7PL

231 Pupils

228 Capacity

2–7 Age Range

21.00% FSM %

114 Boys

117 Girls

About Scargill Infant School

Scargill Infant School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rainham. Essex, Havering, in the London region of England for pupils aged 2–7 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 231 pupils on roll. School capacity: 228. Current headteacher: Dawn McGahey.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Havering
Region	London
Administrative District	Havering
Parliamentary Constituency	Dagenham and Rainham
Ward	Elm Park
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	HORNCHURCH ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2017
UKPRN	10064771
URN	144589
Data Last Updated	10-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (5)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Richard Epps	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Michelle Bailey	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Elected by parents
Miss Dawn McGahey	Local Governor	01/09/2017	01/09/2026	Original (signatory) members
Mrs Victoria Mesher	Local Governor	01/01/2018	31/08/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Tracy Walters	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Elected by school staff