Cotleigh RoadRomford · RM7
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Education & School Catchments

This page provides information about schools near Cotleigh Road, including primary and secondary schools, their Ofsted grades, and distances from the road. The area appears to be suitable for families with young children, with several good schools within walking distance and nearby parks and green spaces. However, admission to schools depends on individual criteria and Ofsted grades are subject to change.

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  • Several primary schools are within a 15-minute walk of Cotleigh Road
  • Ofsted grades range from Good to Outstanding
  • Admission to schools depends on individual criteria, not just distance
  • The area has nearby parks and green spaces, including Cottons Park
  • Secondary schools and academies are also within reach of Cotleigh Road

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.