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Emerson Park Academy

Havering, RM11 3ADSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
Progress 8
-0.24
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
108 1st-choice / 190 places
Ranking
#2,099
of 3,141 nationally

About Emerson Park Academy

Emerson Park Academy is a popular choice among Havering families, with a clear signal of demand in its admissions data. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 618 applications for 190 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.25. Of those, 108 families put it as their first preference, and 108 first-preference offers were made. This level of competition suggests a strong local reputation, though the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage to confirm satisfaction levels directly. The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It currently has 1,034 pupils on roll, which is above its official capacity of 960, so it is running slightly over capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.8%, which is above the national average for secondary schools, indicating a diverse intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWych Elm Road, Hornchurch, Havering, RM11 3AD
HeadteacherScott McGuinness
Local AuthorityHavering
Number of Pupils1,034
Free School Meals (FSM)21.8%
School Capacity1,034 / 960 (108% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Science LabsArt StudiosLibrarySports HallTheatreSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

AthleticsCricketRowingCross CountryDanceGymnasticsBasketballSwimmingBadminton

Clubs & Activities

DebateDramaEco ClubGardeningChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Emerson Park Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.