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St Edward's Church of England Academy
London Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 9NX, Havering
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.8 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
848
Capacity
1,334
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.1, placing it in the top 60% nationally. Notably, 69% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 90% progress to university, although only 12% reach top-third institutions. The school also boasts a strong EBacc entry rate of 81%, indicating a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.1 | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 81% | Top 32% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 90% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 41 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African27.6%
White British13.0%
White Other12.9%
Black Other6.0%
Black Caribbean6.0%
Asian Indian5.5%
Asian Pakistani4.6%
Asian Other4.5%
Asian Bangladeshi3.5%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Mixed Other2.4%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Location
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51.57268, 0.15431 · RM7 9NX
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Edward's Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Edward's Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2022.
Is St Edward's Church of England Academy a good school?
St Edward's Church of England Academy scores 58.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Edward's Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
St Edward's Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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