Is Marshalls Park Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 January 2020. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 16th of 18 secondary schools in Havering. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Marshalls Park Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Marshalls Park Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.5 (England: 46.2). 43.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Marshalls Park Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Marshalls Park Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Marshalls Park Academy

Pettits Lane, Romford, RM1 4EH

Local ranking16th of 18 secondary schools in Havering

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1200

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 30 January 2020. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 45.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 43.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 60.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 232

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 82.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1175
Boys: 613 (52%)
Girls: 561 (48%)
Capacity: 1200 (98% full)
SEND: 13.4%
FSM Eligible: 28.9%
EAL: 22.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 11.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 76.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,965/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 49.3%
White Other: 19.5%
Asian Pakistani: 4.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.7%
Black African: 3.5%
Asian Indian: 3.3%
Mixed Other: 2.9%
Asian Other: 2.4%

49.3%

White British

19.5%

White Other

4.8%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01708724134

contact@mpa.swecet.org

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Pettits Lane

Romford, London

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Administrative

URN: 144094
UKPRN: 10063057
Establishment No.: 4037
Trust: SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED

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