The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
6.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.80
Band 5Source: 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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
99%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 86 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 848
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 29.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Jodie Hassan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
London Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 9NX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Edward's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Edward's Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Edward's Church of England Academy?
St Edward's Church of England Academy currently has 848 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edward's Church of England Academy take?
St Edward's Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Edward's Church of England Academy?
St Edward's Church of England Academy is in Romford, RM7 9NX, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edward's Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Edward's Church of England Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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