St Edward's Church of England Academy
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Romford, Havering
Last distance offered · Year 7 2026
Every applicant was offered a place
From London Borough of Havering · offers on 2 March 2026
Year 7 last distance offered, 2019–2026 (miles)
All: every applicant was offered a place.
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.
St Edward's Church of England Academy catchment area: last distance offered
Parents often call this the catchment area: it's how far from the school the last child offered a place lived. It changes every year.
| Entry | Last distance offered |
|---|---|
| Year 7 2026 | Every applicant was offered a place |
| Year 7 2025 | Every applicant was offered a place |
| Year 7 2024 | Every applicant was offered a place |
| Year 7 2023 | Every applicant was offered a place |
| Year 7 2022 | Every applicant was offered a place |
| Year 7 2021 | Every applicant was offered a place |
| Year 7 2020 | Every applicant was offered a place |
| Year 7 2019 | Every applicant was offered a place |
| Year 7 2018 | Not published |
| Year 7 2017 | Not published |
| Year 7 2016 | Not published |
| Year 7 2015 | Not published |
| Year 7 2014 | 8.67 mi |
| Year 7 2013 | Not published |
What the pass includes · How to read it: one past year, not a catchment
What the figures show
- Every Year 7 applicant was offered a place in 2026, as at 9 of the 17 other Havering secondary schools with a published Year 7 2026 outcome.
- In 1 of the 8 earlier years with a published Year 7 outcome, places ran out and a last distance was published, though every applicant was offered a place in 2026.
- 2026 Year 7 entry had 113 first-choice applications for 159 offers; every first-choice family was offered a place, and 46 offers went to families who ranked it second or lower.
- In 2024/25, 49% got grade 5 or above in GCSE English and maths (England 45%), 3rd highest of 9 schools: this one and the 8 nearest secondary schools in Havering.
Worked out by Catchmently from the published figures on this page and those for other Havering schools. Distances are as published; how they were measured differs between admission authorities.
Key facts
- Address
- London Road, Romford, RM7 9NX
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- 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.
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