The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding 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
47.4
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
7.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
66%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 176 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 110 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,061
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Trust
- SFAET LTD
- Head
- Mr Anthony Henry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2016 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Location
Cotswold Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex, RM3 0TS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarold Wood Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Campion School
Secondary · 479m away
Nelmes Primary School
Primary · 814m away
Ardleigh Green Junior School
Primary · 839m away
Ardleigh Green Infant School
Primary · 839m away
Ravensbourne School
Special school · 1.3km away
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
Academy · 1.3km away
Harold Court Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Redden Court School a selective school?
No. Redden Court School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Redden Court School's Ofsted rating?
Redden Court School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Redden Court School?
Redden Court School currently has 1,061 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Redden Court School take?
Redden Court School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Redden Court School?
Redden Court School is in Romford, RM3 0TS, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Redden Court School have a sixth form?
No, Redden Court School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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