Redden Court School
101%
Capacity
1,061
Pupils
5.3x
Demand
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.
Academically, the school delivers strong results across the board. Its Attainment 8 score of 51.1 is a healthy figure, and 75.1% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, well above the national baseline. The school also places a clear emphasis on the English Baccalaureate, with 78% of pupils entering the EBacc suite of subjects and 53.7% achieving a grade 4 or above across those subjects. The EBacc average points score of 4.83 reflects solid performance in the core academic subjects. Breaking down the Progress 8 figures, the school performs particularly well in open subjects (0.41) and the EBacc element (0.39), while English and maths progress scores are positive but more modest at 0.14 and 0.27 respectively. The overall Progress 8 banding is rated as ‘Above average’, which aligns with the school’s strong local and national standing.
Redden Court is a mixed 11-16 secondary with no sixth form, and it is heavily oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 intake, there were 199 places available but 1,054 applications in total, giving an oversubscription ratio of 5.3 to one. Of the 388 first-preference applications, 182 received offers. The school has a broad range of facilities including a theatre, sports hall, astro turf, tennis courts, and a library, and offers clubs from chess and debate to gardening and Young Enterprise. Its SEND provisions are comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties, autism, speech and language needs, and a dedicated SEN unit. With 17.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. This is a strong, well-regarded local school for families who want proven academic progress and a wide extracurricular offer, but who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cotswold Road, Romford, Havering, RM3 0TS |
| Headteacher | Anthony Henry |
| Local Authority | Havering |
| Number of Pupils | 1,061 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.9% |
| School Capacity | 1,061 / 1,050 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.33)
782nd of 3,141
Nationally
232nd of 487
In London
7th of 17
In Havering
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more 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.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2348%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 147 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)48%
- FE college39%
- Not sustained5%
- Employment4%
- Apprenticeship3%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed199
1,054
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
388 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% 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 75% 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
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British65.1%
- White (other)9.9%
- Asian9.2%
- Mixed8.3%
- Black1.6%
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
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
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
6
Oversubscribed
5
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 Redden Court School
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
Cotswold Road, Romford
Havering, RM3 0TS
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