Is St Edward's Church of England Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 11th of 18 secondary schools in Havering. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Edward's Church of England Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Edward's Church of England Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47.4 (England: 46.2). 45.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Edward's Church of England Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Edward's Church of England 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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St Edward's Church of England Academy

London Road, Romford, RM7 9NX

Local ranking11th of 18 secondary schools in Havering

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1334

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 47.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 45.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 65.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 82

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 99.0%
Continued in education: 99.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 1.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Higher education: 77.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 8.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

Avg A-Level Grade

20.6

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

21.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 2.4% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 28.7
16-18 Cohort: 120

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 848
Boys: 530 (58%)
Girls: 388 (42%)
Capacity: 1334 (69% full)
SEND: 12.7%
FSM Eligible: 32.4%
EAL: 34.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 10.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 47.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,935/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 6.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Black African: 28.4%
White British: 13.4%
White Other: 13.2%
Black Caribbean: 6.2%
Black Other: 6.2%
Asian Indian: 5.7%
Asian Pakistani: 4.7%
Asian Other: 4.6%

28.4%

Black African

13.4%

White British

13.2%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01708730462

info@steds.org.uk

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London Road

Romford, London

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Administrative

URN: 145944
UKPRN: 10067327
Establishment No.: 4014
Trust: UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP

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