How many pupils does Atam Academy have?

Atam Academy has 1,094 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Atam Academy's Ofsted rating?

Atam Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024).

How does Atam Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Atam Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.7 in 2025/26.

Is Atam Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Atam Academy is part of ONE MULTI ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Atam Academy?

Atam Academy is located at Little Heath, Romford, Redbridge, RM6 4XX.

Atam Academy

Little Heath, Romford, Redbridge, RM6 4XX

Good

Inspected 11 June 2024

Good

Ofsted

52.7

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

3–18

Ages

1,094

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Atam Academy

Atam Academy is a free school in Romford, Redbridge, England, for pupils aged 3–18. It has 1,094 pupils on roll. The school has a Sikh religious character. It is part of ONE MULTI ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.7 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 56.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Redbridge →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 3–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,094 / 1,250 (88%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Sikh
Last Ofsted Inspection: 11 June 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

10.7%

Free school meals

56.3%

EAL

2.1%

SEN support

6.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

52.7

Attainment 8

103 pupils

60.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

82.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

81%

Expected standard (RWM)

19%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.7%

Overall absence

21.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

49.72

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

22.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

10.76

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +6.9 vs 2023/24

£46,150

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↓ −£768 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,875

Spend per pupil

£7,242

Income per pupil

42%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Little Heath, Romford, Redbridge, RM6 4XX
Phone: 02082529831
Head Teacher: Chris Steed
Website: https://atamacademy.com/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Atam Academy?: Atam Academy is a free school in Romford, Redbridge, England, for pupils aged 3–18.
How many pupils does Atam Academy have?: Atam Academy has 1,094 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Atam Academy's Ofsted rating?: Atam Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024).
How does Atam Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Atam Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.7 in 2025/26.
How does Atam Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 81% of pupils at Atam Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Atam Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Atam Academy is part of ONE MULTI ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED.
Where is Atam Academy?: Atam Academy is located at Little Heath, Romford, Redbridge, RM6 4XX.