Redden Court School
Romford, RM3 0TS · Havering · secondary school
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3rd 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 — 7.9/10 against 820 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 64.6 · 86 | 30% | 2.59 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.33 · 74 | 25% | 1.86 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.7 · 76 | 10% | 0.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Redden Court School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.33 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2022-11. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Art Club, Printmaking Workshops, and the Redden Court Sports Academy. Sports include basketball, football, rugby, cricket, netball, hockey, volleyball, and rounders. Trips visit Spain, Lords, Twickenham, and the O2. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,058 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are places allocated for the next entry year?
What Ofsted said about Redden Court School
Overview
Pupils at Redden Court School “flourish” and “take their education seriously” within an environment characterised by “exemplary” behaviour. Leaders maintain “high expectations” for achievement, ensuring that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “exceptionally well supported” to access the full curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with careful sequencing that allows pupils to build knowledge “cumulatively” and tackle increasingly challenging work.
- Teachers are “subject experts” who use “highly effective questioning” and consistent assessment to identify misconceptions and improve pupil outcomes.
- Personal development is “exceptionally well thought through,” with a wide range of leadership roles, enrichment activities, and careers education embedded throughout the school.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders helping to manage workloads and providing regular professional training, particularly for early-career teachers.
- Pupils are encouraged to read widely, with staff supporting them to select books matching their ability and providing additional help for those struggling with fluency.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders having a “clear understanding of the risks” and staff being “alert to the signs that pupils may be at risk of harm.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.1 |
| 2024/25 | 47.4 |
| 2025/26 | 51.7 |
| 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
—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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