The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.7
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,034
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Trust
- EMERSON PARK ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Scott McGuinness (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wych Elm Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Nelmes Primary School
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Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Hall Mead School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
OA - Havering
Academy · 1.5km away
Engayne Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Upminster Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Emerson Park Academy a selective school?
No. Emerson Park Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Emerson Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Emerson Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Emerson Park Academy?
Emerson Park Academy currently has 1,034 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Emerson Park Academy take?
Emerson Park Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Emerson Park Academy?
Emerson Park Academy is in Hornchurch, RM11 3AD, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Emerson Park Academy have a sixth form?
No, Emerson Park Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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