Cotleigh RoadRomford · RM7
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Education & School Catchments

The area around Cotleigh Road has several primary and secondary schools within a short walking distance, offering a range of educational options for families. These schools have varying Ofsted grades, including Good and Outstanding, and provide different types of education, such as faith-based and co-educational. The proximity of these schools makes the area suitable for families with young children, with additional amenities like parks and green spaces nearby.

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  • Multiple primary schools within a 15-minute walk
  • Secondary schools and academies within reach
  • Variety of Ofsted grades, including Good and Outstanding
  • Faith-based and co-educational options available
  • Family-sized freehold houses and nearby parks

Several schools sit within about a mile of Cotleigh Road, across a range of Ofsted grades and phases. What follows is what is on the record for each, with inspection dates and links.

Primary Schools (Within 1 Mile)

The tight proximity of these schools ensures that families can rely entirely on active travel, negating the need for a vehicular school run.

Institution NameDistance from Cotleigh RdEst. Walk TimeMost Recent Ofsted GradeContextual Analysis & Catchment
Crowlands Primary School0.6 miles12 minutesGoodLocated on London Road, a highly popular community school known for inclusive practices.
St Edward's C of E Primary0.8 miles16 minutesGood (Historically Outstanding)A historically high-performing voluntary aided school with a strong Christian foundation.
Concordia Academy0.7 miles14 minutesOutstandingA relatively new, modern academy situated on Union Road. Inspected 3 June 2025.
St Peter's Catholic Primary0.9 miles18 minutesGoodLocated to the north of Romford, providing high-quality faith-based education.

Several of these schools sit within a 15-minute walk. Ofsted grades are point-in-time judgements, not guarantees of a future inspection outcome, and admission to any of them depends on that year’s applications rather than on distance alone — check the current admissions criteria with the school.

Secondary Schools, Academies & Colleges

Several of Havering's larger academies are within reach of Cotleigh Road.

  • St Edward's Church of England Academy: Located on London Road (0.9 miles / 20-min walk or 10-min bus). A co-educational academy serving ~1,288 students, graded "Good" in all categories. It features an £8.5m expansion for a new SEND school.
  • Marshalls Park Academy: Located on Pettits Lane (1.8 miles / 10-min drive or bus). A co-educational academy praised for its highly positive ethos and a 16:1 pupil-to-teacher ratio.
  • The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls: Situated on Brentwood Road (1.3 to 1.5 miles). A highly accessible, non-selective girls' school with a substantial sixth form, consistently rated "Good".
  • New City College (Romford Campus): On Ardleigh Green Road, alongside Quartz House closer to the town centre. Provides A-level and vocational pathways.

Is the area suitable for families with young children settling long term?

Several primary schools rated Good or Outstanding sit within a 15-minute walk, Cottons Park is two minutes away, and the houses are family-sized freeholds rather than flats. Admission is decided by each school's criteria in the year you apply, not by walking distance, and Ofsted grades are point-in-time judgements — check both directly before relying on either.