Concordia Academy, Romford

Outstanding
Primary
Free schools
Mixed
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~753m)Possible (~1.1km)Unlikely (~1.4km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Raheel Akhtar
Pupils:597 / 630 capacity
LA:Havering
Phone:01708932710
Address:Union Road, Romford, RM7 0HG
Trust:REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2016

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Inspected 3 June 2025View full report
URN:142885
UKPRN:10057032
Constituency:Romford
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 responses
Would recommend92%
Child is happy97%
Well taught93%
Good progress90%
Feels safe97%
Well behaved92%
Bullying dealt with4%
Kept informed92%
Handles concerns32%
Wider development86%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+4ppMathsWriting+10pp

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

Getting There

Train Stations

Romford Station (Entrance)
503m · 8 min walk
Romford Rail Station
514m · 8 min walk

Bus Stops

Oldchurch Rise (Stop HB)
183m · 3 min walk
The Brewery (Stop R)
316m · 5 min walk
Rom Valley Way (Stop HE)
335m · 5 min walk
Cotleigh Road (Stop T)
348m · 6 min walk
Crow Lane (Stop F)
358m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

95%

Near capacity

597 pupils

630 capacity

33 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Romford

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,271
Projected new pupils:318

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Romford

Admissions Demand - Havering

Low demand0.89x oversubscription

Places available

3,462

Applications

3,096

Got 1st preference

89.8%

Got preferred school

98.4%

Primary admissions across Havering (2025/26)

Inspection History(2)

3 June 2025
12 June 2019
OutstandingReport
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.87623%

Overall absence

14.28571%

Persistent absence

490

Enrolments

Authorised3.26791%
Unauthorised1.60833%
Persistent (10%+)14.28571%
Severe (50%+)1.83673%

Absence trend

4.78517%
18/19
3.39539%
20/21
5.70472%
21/22
6.07132%
22/23
5.16528%
23/24
4.87623%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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