SchoolScoresAtam Academy
Free school · All-through, ages 3 to 18 · Mixed · Sikh · Nursery class
Part of ONE MULTI ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
Little Heath, Romford, RM6 4XX
020 8252 9831 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
140 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Romford comparisons use the 6 of its 10 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Romford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Romford. Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 85% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Romford. Higher than 11% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Romford. Higher than 22% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 78% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 70 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Romford. Higher than 19% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 46% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 121 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Romford. Higher than 13% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 69% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Romford. Higher than 17% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59%said yes | 79% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Romford figures pool parents at the Romford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
62 pupils in this year group.
81% — 6 points above the Redbridge average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 81% | 75% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 19% | 16% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 82% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 84% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 84% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
117 pupils in this year group.
68% — 8 points above the Redbridge average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68% | 60% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 57.2 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.4 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Redbridge. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 46 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 140 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.4 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 46 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 92 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Sikh school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Romford. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9% | 23.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Romford. Higher than 29% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 2.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Romford. Higher than 8% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 10.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 10 state secondary schools in Romford. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 51.3% | 52.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Romford. Lower than 77% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 6.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Romford. Lower than 60% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 21.6% | 18.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Romford. Lower than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4 | 6.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Romford. Lower than 76% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools in Romford. Higher than 99% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 22.2 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools in Romford. Higher than 96% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2 | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Romford. Higher than 22% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.0% | 16.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Chadwell Heath Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Warren School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oaks Park High School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mayfield School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Palmer Catholic Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- King Solomon High School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Seven Kings School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), improved significantly 2025 · 71% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Edward's CofE Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ilford County High School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Atam Academy's Ofsted rating?
Atam Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 June 2024.
How did Atam Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 22 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Atam Academy?
59% of the 140 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Atam Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Atam Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Atam Academy as their first choice for 46 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 26 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142896.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.