Redden Court School, Romford
Redden Court School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Romford, part of Sfaet Ltd. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2022. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 5th-highest of the 10 schools in Romford with published results, and 769th of 3,298 across England. For 2026 entry it had 2.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- GCSE results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2022)
- Demand
- 2.2 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
- Progress (2024)
- Above average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 4 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Havering (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Redden Court School in detail
Redden Court School in its own words
In its own words: "The Redden Court School motto "Committed to Success for All" embodies what our school believes in and represents our common goal. We aim to incorporate this vision into everyday school life and ensure that all students have the best opportunities made available to them. We are dedicated to building and embracing a diverse, inclusive and equitable school environment."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2026, pupils at Redden Court School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 51.7, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 48.5 in Havering and 47 across England.
65% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 50% in Havering and 47% in England.
That is up from 47.4 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.33: pupils made above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 42.9, against 53.6 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 10.7 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 25 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Social Studies, Combined Science and Statistics.
Getting a place at Redden Court School
For September 2026 entry, 427 families put Redden Court School as their first choice and 1160 named it as one of their preferences, for 197 places offered. That is 2.2 first choices for every place. 242 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Redden Court School are The Campion School (0.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 56.8); The Royal Liberty School (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 55.8); Emerson Park Academy (1.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 41.3); and Drapers' Academy (1.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 39.4).
Redden Court School's 2026 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
The Campion SchoolThe Royal Liberty SchoolEmerson Park AcademyDrapers' Academy
The trust
Redden Court School is one of 5 schools run by Sfaet Ltd, an academy trust.
Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47.8 in 2024/25.
Where pupils go next
Of the 205 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 87% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 47% to a further education college, 3% to an apprenticeship and 1% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 132 pupils (12.5%) received SEN support and 72 (6.8%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Redden Court School has a SEN unit for autism: 10 places, 12 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Harold Wood Rail Station, about 700 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rosslyn Avenue (->e), 270 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Redden Court School issued 14 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Redden Court School are Harold Wood Primary School (0.2 miles), Nelmes Primary School (0.5 miles), Ardleigh Green Infant School (0.5 miles) and Ardleigh Green Junior School (0.5 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Harold Wood Primary SchoolNelmes Primary SchoolArdleigh Green Infant SchoolArdleigh Green Junior School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its October 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
About
Redden Court School is a secondary school with academy status located in Harold Wood, Romford, Havering, England. The school serves 866 students age 11 to 16.
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At a Glance
16.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has improved from 0.16 to 0.33 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has improved from 49.2 to 51.7 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has improved from 52% to 65% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 51.7 | 64.6% |
| Disadvantaged(37) | - | 42.9 | 45.9% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(172) | - | 53.6 | 68.6% |
| Boys(118) | - | 52.9 | 66.1% |
| Girls(91) | - | 50.1 | 62.6% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(43) | - | 57.0 | 72.1% |
| Non mobile(201) | - | 51.5 | 64.2% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 5 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 205 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
0
Permanent exclusions
0.00%
Exclusion rate
14
Suspensions
1.32%
Suspension rate
12 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 1,061 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Redden Court School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Redden Court School is in Havering; for families living there:
Apply to Havering for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 27
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 21 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Havering is 23.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
1,062 pupils
1,050 places
12 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Romford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Romford
Across Havering council
Places available
3,440
Applications
3,279
Got 1st preference
74.7%
Got preferred school
95.9%
All secondary applications across Havering council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 2.2 first choices per place
Inspection History(5)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
132
SEN Support
72
EHC Plans
19.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Redden Court School has a SEN unit for autism: 10 places, 12 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,058
Total Pupils
572
Boys
486
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
77
Teachers
13.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,421
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,519
Per pupil
£8368k
Total funding
£205k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
14.8%
Persistent absence
1,091
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Redden Court School
Showing 10 of 12 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Redden Court School
What are GCSE results like at Redden Court School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Redden Court School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.7. 65% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Redden Court School's Ofsted rating?
Redden Court School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2011 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Redden Court School?
No fixed boundary. When Redden Court School is oversubscribed, Havering allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Redden Court School?
Redden Court School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Redden Court School?
Classes at Redden Court School average 22.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Redden Court School?
Redden Court School has around 1058 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Redden Court School have specialist SEN provision?
Redden Court School has a SEN unit for autism: 10 places, 12 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Redden Court School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Redden Court School in 2024/25. 14.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Redden Court School?
Apply through Havering's coordinated admissions process, naming Redden Court School on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Redden Court School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 21 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Havering is 23.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Redden Court School?
Redden Court School is at Cotswold Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex, RM3 0TS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)