St Edward's Church of England Academy, Romford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Edward's is particularly strong in creating a welcoming, respectful community where all pupils - including disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs - thrive. The school excels at supporting attendance and behaviour, with above-average results and a persistent approach to helping every pupil succeed. Pupils receive excellent preparation for adult life through comprehensive careers guidance, meaningful work experience, and a personal development curriculum that teaches them how to navigate real-world issues with maturity and confidence.
Key Strengths
- Attendance significantly above national average, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Pupils conduct themselves with respect and courtesy, with rare incidents of bullying or discrimination
- Strong personal development curriculum that prepares pupils well for adult life and future pathways
- Inclusive culture where vulnerable pupils and those with SEND are identified early and supported effectively
- Leaders share best practice on attendance and behaviour with other schools
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils' writing lacks depth and needs greater development of ideas
- Sixth-form A-level achievement is below average, though students progress well to next steps
- Teachers do not always ask precise enough questions to help pupils explain their reasoning
- Some lessons do not provide sufficient opportunities for sustained writing
- Leaders' evaluation could be sharper to ensure improvements become fully embedded
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open, positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
STEM clubs, art, sports, historical debate, Bible study group, museum visits, theatre visits, St Edward's Enrichment Programme
St Edward's Church of England Academy is a strong school where pupils achieve well overall and benefit from excellent attendance and behaviour. Leaders create an inclusive, supportive environment where safeguarding is a priority and personal development is comprehensive.
At a Glance
31.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.1
Avg class size
32
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
918 pupils
1,334 capacity
416 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Romford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Romford
Admissions Demand - Havering
Places available
3,435
Applications
3,183
Got 1st preference
76.4%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Havering (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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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
6.90892%
Overall absence
23.8825%
Persistent absence
783
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
St Edward's Church of England Academy
Crowlands Primary School
Warren Junior School
Furze Infant School
William Bellamy Primary School
The Mawney Foundation School
Concordia Academy
Grafton Primary School
Rush Green Primary School
Rose Lane Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
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