St Edward's Church of England Academy
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Romford, Havering
St Edward's Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Romford, Havering for ages 11–18 (academy sponsor led). Havering has published a last distance offered for this school for Year 7 2013 to 2026 entry.
Open on the map Unlock with a pass · £9.99
Key facts
- Address
- London Road, Romford, RM7 9NX
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Havering
- Pupils on roll
- 918 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 30% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 6 May 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school.”
- “They have high levels of attendance and benefit from a well‑planned curriculum that supports their academic and personal development.”
- “Staff know pupils very well, including students in the sixth form, and use this knowledge to provide effective support.”
To improve
- “Although some aspects of post‑16 performance are weaker, students make secure progress from their starting points and move on to destinations that align well with their interests and aspirations.”
- “However, in some instances pupils' writing lacks depth.”
- “While sixth-form students' achievement in national examinations is typically below average, they make steady progress over time.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 June 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 49% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 44.1 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | D | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 113 first-preference applications, 159 offers in total, 113 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
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Year 7 2013 to 2026, as Havering published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- 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 secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Havering.
- Marshalls Park Academy 1.8 mi Some aspects not as strong Last distance published
- The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls 1.9 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Hornchurch High School 2.2 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Bower Park Academy 2.5 mi Good Last distance published
- The Royal Liberty School 2.6 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Last distance published
- Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College 2.7 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- The Brittons Academy 2.9 mi Good Last distance published
- Sanders Draper 3.0 mi Good Last distance published