The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Sikh school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.2
13.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
25.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Sikh
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,094
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Trust
- ONE MULTI ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Chris Steed
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Little Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4XX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrove Primary School
Primary · 324m away
Newbridge School
Special school · 572m away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 733m away
Chadwell Heath Academy
Secondary · 988m away
Farnham Green Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hatchside School
Free school · Grammar · 1.2km away
Barley Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
William Torbitt Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Atam Academy's Ofsted rating?
Atam Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Atam Academy?
Atam Academy currently has 1,094 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Atam Academy take?
Atam Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Atam Academy?
Atam Academy is in Romford, RM6 4XX, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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