Bower Park Academy
URN: 139307 • Romford RM1 4YY
Overview
- Name
- Bower Park Academy
- URN
- 139307
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EMPOWER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Eddie Aylett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01708730244
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Havering Road, Romford RM1 4YY
Summary
Bower Park Academy, located in Romford, Havering, is a mixed secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,016 students, exceeding its capacity of 963. As an academy converter, it has a strong focus on academic excellence and personal development, aiming to transform the life chances of all students through a supportive and nurturing environment. The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to continuous improvement and high educational standards.
The academy's ethos is centred on respect, effort, aspiration, and progress, with a strong emphasis on teaching and learning. Bower Park fosters a culture where staff and students collaborate to enhance educational practices, ensuring that every student is encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning. The school offers a broad curriculum enriched with extracurricular activities, including extensive sports facilities, a drama and music studio, and a well-equipped Learning Resource Centre.
Bower Park Academy is dedicated to developing well-rounded citizens who are prepared for future challenges. With a focus on ambition and resilience, the school aims to inspire students to achieve their best across various experiences, both academically and personally, while remaining deeply rooted in the local community.
The academy's ethos is centred on respect, effort, aspiration, and progress, with a strong emphasis on teaching and learning. Bower Park fosters a culture where staff and students collaborate to enhance educational practices, ensuring that every student is encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning. The school offers a broad curriculum enriched with extracurricular activities, including extensive sports facilities, a drama and music studio, and a well-equipped Learning Resource Centre.
Bower Park Academy is dedicated to developing well-rounded citizens who are prepared for future challenges. With a focus on ambition and resilience, the school aims to inspire students to achieve their best across various experiences, both academically and personally, while remaining deeply rooted in the local community.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Warren School (74.5)
- Redden Court School (73.5)
- The Chadwell Heath Foundation School (70.2)
- The Royal Liberty School (61.3)
- Marshalls Park Academy (60.4)
Key details
- LA
- Havering
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EMPOWER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 963
- Pupils
- 1016
- Boys
- 525
- Girls
- 491
- FSM %
- 35.70
- Open date
- 2013-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1016 | 525 | 491 | 963 | 35.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1025 | 520 | 505 | 963 | 34.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 948 | 458 | 490 | 963 | 29.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 948 | 458 | 490 | 963 | 29.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 913 | 432 | 481 | 963 | 26.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 849 | 400 | 449 | 963 | 22.30 |
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