Marshalls Park Academy
98%
Capacity
1,175
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
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.
Academically, the picture is more mixed. Marshalls Park's Progress 8 score of -0.26 is below the national average and places it 14th out of 17 schools in Havering, putting it in the bottom 50% nationally. That's a significant gap from the local authority average Progress 8 of +0.11. The Attainment 8 score of 43.9 means pupils are achieving just under a grade 5 per subject on average, and 42.1% achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is high at 88.9%, but only 9.4% of pupils achieved the full EBacc at grade 5 or above. In its most recent graded inspection in 2020, Ofsted rated the school Good overall, with Good in all categories including behaviour and leadership. The ungraded inspection in April 2025 noted that some aspects were not as strong, but the overall rating remains Good.
The school is a mixed 11-16 secondary with no sixth form, so families will need to plan for post-16 options elsewhere. Facilities are strong for a state school, including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, and tennis courts, plus a chapel. Sports on offer include rowing, athletics, and hockey, and there are clubs ranging from chess to coding and eco club. SEND provision covers moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health, speech and language, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 28.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. For families who value a strong sense of community, good behaviour, and a wide range of activities over top-tier academic results, Marshalls Park is worth a close look.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Pettits Lane, Romford, Havering, RM1 4EH |
| Headteacher | Neil Frost |
| Local Authority | Havering |
| Number of Pupils | 1,175 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.3% |
| School Capacity | 1,175 / 1,200 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Apr 2025): Some aspects not as strong
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.26)
2145th of 3,141
Nationally
416th of 487
In London
14th of 17
In Havering
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Ofsted Parent View
177 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed236
609
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
194 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British48.6%
- White (other)19.2%
- Asian12.9%
- Mixed9.5%
- Black0.9%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Marshalls Park Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Pettits Lane, Romford
Havering, RM1 4EH
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