Best 3 Secondary schools in Havering – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Hall Mead School (Secondary) in Upminster; Redden Court School (Secondary) in Romford; Bower Park Academy (Secondary) in Romford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hall Mead School, Redden Court School and Bower Park Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Upminster, Essex and Romford, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hall Mead School), published Nov 2023. The lowest is 2 (Bower Park Academy), published Oct 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Hall Mead School (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,150, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as Empower Learning Academy Trust and SFAET LTD.

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Attribute	Hall Mead School RM14 1SF	Redden Court School RM3 0TS	Bower Park Academy RM1 4YY
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Upminster Essex RM14 1SF	Romford Essex RM3 0TS	Romford Essex RM1 4YY
Latest Ofsted	1 8 Nov 2023	1 20 Nov 2022	2 18 Oct 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	982	1050	963
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Empower Learning Academy Trust	SFAET LTD	Empower Learning Academy Trust
Website	www.hallmeadschool.com	www.reddencourtcloud.co.uk	www.bowerpark.co.uk
Telephone	01708225684	01708342293	01708730244
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hall Mead School

RM14 1SF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Upminster
Essex
RM14 1SF
Ofsted: 1 8 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Empower Learning Academy Trust
Website: www.hallmeadschool.com
Telephone: 01708225684

Redden Court School

RM3 0TS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Romford
Essex
RM3 0TS
Ofsted: 1 20 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SFAET LTD
Website: www.reddencourtcloud.co.uk
Telephone: 01708342293

Bower Park Academy

RM1 4YY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Romford
Essex
RM1 4YY
Ofsted: 2 18 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Empower Learning Academy Trust
Website: www.bowerpark.co.uk
Telephone: 01708730244

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.