Marshalls Park Academy
Romford, RM1 4EH · Havering · secondary school
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11th of 18 secondary schools in Havering we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.4/10 against 819 of them, against 4.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 43.1 · 45 | 30% | 1.35 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.26 · 30 | 25% | 0.76 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.5 · 47 | 10% | 0.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marshalls Park Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.26 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,174 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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
With 26 places currently spare, how does the school manage class sizes for new intakes? Since Progress 8 is below 0, what specific support is offered to pupils who are falling behind in maths? How does the school ensure that the Good Ofsted rating translates into consistent daily teaching quality across all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Marshalls Park Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While the school maintains high attendance, positive behaviour, and a supportive community, inconsistencies in teaching quality and support for vulnerable pupils have been identified.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school, resulting in “high attendance rates” and “positive working relationships with staff.”
- Behaviour is excellent, with a “clear behaviour policy” that is “well understood and consistently implemented.”
- The school fosters an “inclusive culture” where pupils are taught to “respect and tolerate difference.”
- Personal development is supported effectively, including careers guidance and education on “healthy relationships” and mental well-being.
- Leaders have taken “effective action” to help pupils attend regularly and support staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Staff checks on pupils’ knowledge “lack precision,” meaning misconceptions and gaps in understanding are sometimes “unnoticed and unaddressed.”
- Tasks are not “adapted routinely well to support pupils with SEND,” causing some to struggle with the curriculum.
- Identified improvement priorities have not yet been “fully embedded across the school.”
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 | 43.9 |
| 2024/25 | 42.9 |
| 2025/26 | 45.5 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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