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Atam Academy
Goodgraded 11/06/2024Ages 3–181,094 pupilsFaithSikh
Atam Academy is an all-through school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Romford, within the Redbridge local authority. It has a Sikh religious character. The school has around 1,094 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/06/2024, Atam Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.6), an average Attainment 8 score of 53.4 and 62% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing schools in Romford can view Atam Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 11/06/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points7 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)80%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)22%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score108
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score109
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 857.2
England avg 45.1 · was 52.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths68%
England avg 45% · was 59% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths84%
England avg 65% · was 76% in 2023/24
EBacc entry74%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.4
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake10.7%
Free school meals10.7%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language56.3%
England avg 18.6%
Places filled82%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.2%
Attendance93.2%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher23.3
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence21.3%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Romford
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