Concordia 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
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Concordia Academy excels at creating a nurturing, inclusive community where every child is made to feel welcome and valued. The school combines a carefully designed curriculum with exceptional teaching, ensuring pupils develop deep understanding and are very well prepared for secondary school. Pupils receive outstanding support for their individual needs, whether academic or pastoral, and develop into confident, respectful young people with excellent life skills.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional curriculum design with clear sequencing of knowledge and skills across all subjects, allowing pupils to revisit and deepen their understanding -
- High-quality staff training enabling teachers to present new knowledge clearly and address misconceptions effectively -
- Strong focus on reading with well-trained staff delivering phonics and fostering a love of reading through engaging teaching -
- Comprehensive support for pupils with SEND, with staff having the expertise to identify and adapt teaching to meet individual needs -
- Impeccable pupil behaviour and exceptionally strong relationships between staff and pupils in a calm, orderly learning environment
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess club, athletics club, nurture club, trips to London museums and theatres, performances for local care home residents
Concordia Academy is a warm and welcoming primary school where pupils, staff and parents hold the school in high regard. The school has maintained the outstanding standards it was previously judged on, with effective teaching, a well-designed curriculum, and exceptional pupil behaviour.
At a Glance
23.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
71 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 87%. Maths has remained stable at around 87%. Writing has improved from 80% to 90%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.9
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
18
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
597 pupils
630 capacity
33 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Romford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Romford
Admissions Demand - Havering
Places available
3,462
Applications
3,096
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Primary admissions across Havering (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.87623%
Overall absence
14.28571%
Persistent absence
490
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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