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Bower Park Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bower Park Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Romford, Havering , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1016 pupils, and a capacity of 963 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

1,016

Pupils

963

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Bower Park Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bower Park Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Havering. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1016 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 963 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Havering before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bower Park Academy — School Information

Full address
Havering Road, Romford, RM1 4YY
Local authority
Havering
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
35.7% of pupils
DfE URN
139307

Other Secondary Schools in Romford

If Bower Park Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Romford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bower Park Academy

Is Bower Park Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Bower Park Academy currently has 1016 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 963 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bower Park Academy?

Admission to Bower Park Academy is managed by Havering. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Bower Park Academy cover?

Bower Park Academy is a secondary school in Romford, Havering, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bower Park Academy?

Bower Park Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.