Chadwell Heath Academy, Romford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Chadwell Heath Academy creates a welcoming community where pupils enjoy learning and achieve highly. Teachers receive excellent professional training and present information clearly, with regular checks on understanding. The school prioritises reading and offers numerous enrichment activities, leadership opportunities and strong support for pupils with special needs to ensure all students can succeed.
Key Strengths
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with increased uptake of English Baccalaureate subjects and modern foreign languages -
- Strong focus on reading with well-structured support for pupils who need additional help -
- Positive behaviour and attitudes across the school, with effective revised behaviour management approach reducing suspensions and exclusions -
- Professional teacher training resulting in secure subject knowledge and clear lesson presentation -
- Excellent sixth-form provision with extensive course range and strong support for independence and future readiness
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not use available information about pupils with SEND effectively to adapt teaching and curriculum in meaningful ways -
- Teaching and support for pupils with SEND are not consistently matched precisely to their individual needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture, appropriate processes and clear guidance for staff.
Extracurricular Activities
badminton, calligraphy, various performances, teaching and learning team roles, mental health ambassadors, house champions, charity work
Chadwell Heath Academy is a warm and welcoming secondary school where pupils feel safe and achieve well across a broad range of subjects. The school has improved significantly since its previous 'Requires improvement' rating and now provides good quality education with strong support for pupils' personal development.
At a Glance
26.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
123 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
16.7
Avg class size
69
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
1,229 pupils
1,250 capacity
21 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Romford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Romford
Admissions Demand - Redbridge
Places available
3,709
Applications
3,444
Got 1st preference
67.6%
Got preferred school
93.1%
Secondary admissions across Redbridge (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.7556%
Overall absence
19.78947%
Persistent absence
950
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Chadwell Heath Academy
Barley Lane Primary School
Chadwell Primary School
Farnham Green Primary School
Grove Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Eastcourt Independent School
Goodmayes Primary School
Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School
Henry Green Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
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