Atam Academy
Other · Free schools · Ages 3–18 · Romford, Redbridge
Atam Academy is an other school in Romford, Redbridge for ages 3–18 (free schools). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 11 June 2024. Redbridge has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception and Year 7 2021 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Little Heath, Romford, RM6 4XX
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 3–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Sikh
- Council
- Redbridge
- Pupils on roll
- 1,083 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 10.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 11 June 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils at Atam Academy have positive, committed attitudes to their learning.”
- “The school’s curriculum is ambitious for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
- “Pupils work hard and typically achieve well, including in national assessments.”
To improve
- “In a few subjects, the curriculum is not implemented consistently.”
- “In these instances, teachers do not check carefully enough whether pupils have secured the knowledge they need, before moving on.”
- “This means that pupils are not always able to remember and apply their prior learning with confidence.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 2 July 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 81% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 68% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 57.2 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 42 first-preference applications, 46 offers in total, 42 offers to first-preference applicants.
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 28 first-preference applications, 46 offers in total, 26 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception and Year 7 2021 to 2026, as Redbridge published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Redbridge.
- The Constance Bridgeman Centre 0.1 mi Not judged
- Little Heath School 0.2 mi School remains Good
- Newbridge School 0.4 mi Standards maintained
- Hatchside School 0.8 mi Good
- Eastcourt Independent School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Endeavour House School 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Redbridge Alternative Provision 1.5 mi Requires improvement
- Seven Kings School 1.6 mi Improved significantly Last distance published