Atam Academy
Romford, RM6 4XX · Redbridge · all-through school
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11th of 19 secondary schools in Redbridge we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 489 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 8.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 60.2 · 82 | 30% | 2.45 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.52 · 84 | 25% | 2.11 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.7 · 80 | 10% | 0.80 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Atam Academy overview
How it's doing
Atam Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, with its last inspection in July 2024. In 2024/25, 67.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 57.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.52 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 8.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,083 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,250. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in 2023/24? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How does the school ensure consistent quality across its all-through phases?
What Ofsted said about Atam Academy
Overview
Atam Academy is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report highlights an ‘ambitious’ curriculum and ‘positive, committed attitudes’ among pupils, who typically achieve well in national assessments. Leaders have established an orderly environment where pupils are ‘respectful and reflective’, supported by a strong focus on reading and personal development underpinned by Sikh values.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and more ambitious’, with knowledge that is ‘clearly defined and well-sequenced’ from early years to Year 11.
- Teachers possess ‘good subject knowledge’ and ‘explain ideas and concepts clearly’, effectively identifying gaps in pupil understanding.
- Reading is a high priority, with a ‘structured phonics programme’ in Reception helping children become ‘fluent, confident readers’.
- Pupils benefit from a ‘well-planned and extensive personal development programme’ that encourages debate and explores diversity.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they ‘access the full curriculum’.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects and aspects of early years, the curriculum is not implemented consistently, and assessment is not always used to check for misconceptions before moving on.
- The school needs to strengthen communication with parents to rebuild trust and engagement following a recent period of turbulence.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.7 |
| 2024/25 | 57.2 |
| 2025/26 | 52.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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