Concordia Academy

  • Primary
  • Free school
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Union Road, Romford, RM7 0HGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Concordia Academy is a primary school in Havering for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 91 schools in Havering. It ranks 3rd of 49 primary schools in Havering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 June 2019, report published 4 July 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 June 2025

Pupils, staff and parents and carers hold this school in high regard. They are proud to be members of this warm and welcoming school community. Everyone is made to feel welcome, whatever their religion or nationality. Staff know the pupils and their families well. Leaders have made the school a nurturing place for pupils and staff. Relationships between staff and pupils are exceptionally strong. Pupils are polite and considerate, and they treat others with kindness and respect. Staff have high aspirations for pupils' achievement and behaviour, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils rise to these challenges and as a result achieve highly. Their behaviour is impeccable. Lessons are calm, orderly and free from disruption. Pupils show exceptional conduct around the school. Bullying is rare, and pupils are confident that their teachers will deal swiftly with any issues, should they arise. Pupils feel happy and safe. The school provides activities and visits that carefully link to pupils' learning, as well as broadening their experiences. Pupils enjoy trips to London museums and theatres as well as performing for residents of a local care home. The array of after-school clubs, such as chess, athletics and nurture club, develop pupils' talents and interests.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

31 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 maths16%

16%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

597 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals23.3%

23.3%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language66.5%

66.5%, 44.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support5.4%

5.4%, 9.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.2%

4.2%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Concordia Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Mawney Foundation School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good67% met the expected standard
Crowlands Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard
Rush Green Primary School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding89% met the expected standard
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding58% met the expected standard
Hylands Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Raheel Akhtar
Address
Union Road, Romford, RM7 0HG
Local authority
Havering
URN
142885

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.