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Marshalls Park Academy Catchment Area

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

Marshalls Park Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Romford, Havering , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1175 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

1,175

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Marshalls Park Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Marshalls Park Academy?

The catchment area for Marshalls Park Academy is the geographic zone Havering uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Havering publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Marshalls 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

Find Havering catchment area documents →

Marshalls Park Academy: 1200 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Marshalls Park Academy has a published admission number of 1200 places. 1175 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1200, Havering's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.3% of pupils at Marshalls Park Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Havering.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Havering publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Havering school admissions →

Marshalls Park Academy: School Information

Full address
Pettits Lane, Romford, RM1 4EH
Local authority
Havering
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
28.3% of pupils
DfE URN
144094

Other Secondary Schools in Romford

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

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Marshalls Park Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Marshalls Park Academy

What is the catchment area for Marshalls Park Academy?

The catchment area for Marshalls Park Academy is the geographic zone Havering uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Havering publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Marshalls Park Academy oversubscribed?

Marshalls Park Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1200 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Marshalls Park Academy?

Admission to Marshalls 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 Marshalls Park Academy cover?

Marshalls 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 Marshalls Park Academy?

Marshalls Park Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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