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Marshalls Park Academy

Havering, RM1 4EHSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2025
Progress 8
-0.26
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
194 1st-choice / 236 places
Ranking
#2,145
of 3,141 nationally

About Marshalls Park Academy

Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on responses from 177 families between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 81% of parents would recommend Marshalls Park Academy. That's a solid vote of confidence, and it's backed up by some notably strong individual scores: 94% of parents agree or strongly agree that their child is happy, and 95% feel their child is safe. The school is clearly popular locally too — for September 2025 entry, it received 609 applications for 236 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.58, with 184 offers going to first-preference families out of 194 who put it top. That kind of demand suggests a school that's earning its reputation. Parents also rate the range of subjects and extracurricular options highly, with 90% agreeing there's a good choice of clubs and activities available.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPettits Lane, Romford, Havering, RM1 4EH
HeadteacherNeil Frost
Local AuthorityHavering
Number of Pupils1,175
Free School Meals (FSM)28.3%
School Capacity1,175 / 1,200 (98% full)

The full report on this school

What 177 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Apr 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (30 Apr 2025): Some aspects not as strong

Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Science LabsArt StudiosICT SuiteDining HallSports HallSwimming PoolAstro TurfPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreTheatreTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

RowingAthleticsSwimmingCricketHockeyNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessOrchestraChoirScience ClubCodingDramaDebateNewspaperGardeningEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:00

Source: marshallspark.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marshalls Park Academy

Marshalls 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.