OA - Havering, Hornchurch

In its own words: "A supportive and innovative place to work. Join a team of people who are passionate about removing barriers to learning for children and young people. A pioneering network of alternative provision academies across London, Kent and the East of England. How our academy uses any additional government funding to support our students."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to OA-Havering, an alternative provision academy where all students can grow and develop academically, socially and morally. We are a ‘family’ that recognises and respects the potential of every student, supporting them to be the very best they can be."

Across Havering, 75% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 96% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in Havering lodged 168 appeals against secondary school offers; 137 reached a hearing and 4 succeeded (2.9% of those heard).

The nearest other state secondary schools to OA - Havering are Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 59.5); Sanders Draper (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 42.7); Emerson Park Academy (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 41.3); and Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 41.5).

OA - Havering is one of 6 schools run by Olive Academies, an academy trust.

Of the 8 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 38% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 25% to a further education college and 13% into work.

59.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 23 pupils (71.9%) received SEN support and 4 (12.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest Underground station is Upminster Bridge Underground Station, about 720 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Andrew's Church (RM12) (->e), 80 metres away.

The primary schools closest to OA - Havering are Langtons Junior Academy (0.2 miles), Langtons Infant School & Nursery (0.2 miles), Hacton Primary School (0.5 miles) and Towers Junior School (0.8 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.