Atam Academy

All-through
Free school
Ages 3 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Little Heath, Romford, RM6 4XXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Atam Academy is an all-through school in Redbridge for ages 3 to 18. It is one of the 93 schools in Redbridge. It ranks 9th of 19 secondary schools in Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 June 2024, report published 1 July 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

62 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%

81%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths19%

19%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

117 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score57.2

57.2, 11.1 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths67.5%

67.5%, 22.1 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths83.8%

83.8%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc74.4%

74.4%, 33.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.40

5.40, 1.31 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,083 pupils on roll, with places for 1,250

Eligible for free school meals10.7%

10.7%, 15.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language56.3%

56.3%, 34.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.2%

7.2%, 7.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Atam Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Chadwell Heath Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 53.7
The Warren School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 47.6
Oaks Park High School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 53.5
Mayfield School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 45.0
The Palmer Catholic Academy	1 mile	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 48.8

School details

School type: Free schools
Sector: Free school
Trust: ONE MULTI ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
Age range: 3 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Sikh
Sixth form: No
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Chris Steed
Phone: 02082529831
Website: atamacademy.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Little Heath, Romford, RM6 4XX
Local authority: Redbridge
URN: 142896

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.