The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.9
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
9.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 229 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,175
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 28.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Trust
- SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Neil Frost (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pettits Lane, Romford, Essex, RM1 4EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 718m away
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 761m away
Parklands Primary School
Primary · 773m away
Rise Park Infant School
Primary · 822m away
Gidea Park Primary School
Primary · 974m away
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery
Independent · 1.2km away
Bep Academy
Independent · 1.3km away
The Mawney Foundation School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Marshalls Park Academy a selective school?
No. Marshalls Park Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Marshalls Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Marshalls Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marshalls Park Academy?
Marshalls Park Academy currently has 1,175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marshalls Park Academy take?
Marshalls Park Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Marshalls Park Academy?
Marshalls Park Academy is in Romford, RM1 4EH, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marshalls Park Academy have a sixth form?
No, Marshalls Park Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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