St Edward's Church of England Academy
Romford, RM7 9NX · Havering · secondary school
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12th of 18 secondary schools in Havering we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.7/10 against 766 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 20 | 35% | 0.69 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.1 · 50 | 30% | 1.50 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.05 · 54 | 25% | 1.35 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.4 · 57 | 10% | 0.57 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Edward's Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.05 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Head Students, Subject Ambassadors, Charity Committee, and Student Council. They engage in voluntary and community work, including Afternoon Tea for the elderly. Trips include visits to universities, conventions, open days, and student shadowing placements at local universities.
Getting in
The published school roll is 918 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,334. 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 progress from their starting point? What specific support is available for students aiming for university placements? How are the separate Ofsted grades reflected in day-to-day teaching improvements?
What Ofsted said about St Edward's Church of England Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are happy, enjoy coming to school, and benefit from a well-planned curriculum. Leaders have established a strong sense of community and belonging, underpinned by the school’s Church of England ethos, resulting in high attendance and good behaviour. While overall achievement is in line with national expectations, the report notes that some aspects of post-16 performance are weaker, though students make secure progress and move on to suitable destinations.
Strengths
- Attendance is above the national average, supported by rigorous data interrogation and a "comprehensive first-day absence process."
- Pupils show "high levels of respect for staff and for each other," with incidents of bullying or discrimination reported as rare.
- The personal development curriculum is "ambitious, inclusive and responsive," preparing pupils well for adult life through comprehensive relationships and health education.
- Disadvantaged pupils achieve outcomes that are generally above national averages, thanks to effective use of pupil premium funding.
- Staff build "strong, trusting relationships" with parents and carers, and sixth-form students act as "mature role models."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure highly effective teaching is consistently embedded to improve outcomes in public examinations.
- Leaders should maintain focus on improving the quality of pupils' writing so they can fully apply their knowledge.
- Leaders should use available information to more precisely identify where actions for improvement can be strengthened and consistently embedded.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.1 |
| 2024/25 | 44.1 |
| 2025/26 | 47.4 |
| 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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