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Redden Court School

Havering, RM3 0TSSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Oct 2022
Progress 8
+0.33
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.9×
Oversubscribed
388 1st-choice / 199 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#782 of 3,141 nationally

About Redden Court School

Redden Court School sits comfortably above the Havering average when it comes to academic progress. The school’s Progress 8 score of 0.33 is notably higher than the local authority average of 0.11 for secondary schools, meaning pupils here make stronger progress than their peers across the borough. This places the school 7th out of 19 secondary schools in Havering, putting it in the top half of the local league table. Nationally, it ranks in the top 25% of schools by this measure, which is a solid indicator of consistent performance. The school is also one of only three state secondaries in Havering to hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, a status it earned following its most recent graded inspection in 2022. That inspection awarded top marks across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — all rated Outstanding.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCotswold Road, Romford, Havering, RM3 0TS
HeadteacherAnthony Henry
Local AuthorityHavering
Number of Pupils1,061
Free School Meals (FSM)17.9%
School Capacity1,061 / 1,050 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Tennis CourtsDining HallGymnasiumTheatreSports HallLibraryAstro TurfChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballDanceRoundersRugbyHockeyTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessDebateOrchestraBook ClubChoirEco ClubGardeningArt ClubYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Redden Court School

Redden Court School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.