Best Secondary Schools in Havering 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 18 schools across Havering. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Havering has 18 secondary schools, of which 3 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 15 rated Good — 100% of secondary schools in Havering are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Coopers' Company and Coborn School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 9 schools in Havering. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Havering follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

18
Total schools
3
Outstanding
17%
Outstanding rate
66.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
43
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Secondary
 Good 75 View school
🥈 Hall Mead School
Secondary
 Outstanding 73 View school
🥉 Hornchurch High School
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
4. Redden Court School
Secondary
 Outstanding 69 View school
5. The Campion School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
6. The Royal Liberty School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
7. Harris Academy Rainham
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
8. Gaynes School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
9. Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Secondary
 Outstanding 65 View school
10. Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
11. Emerson Park Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
12. Sanders Draper
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
13. St Edward's Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
14. Marshalls Park Academy
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
15. The Brittons Academy
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
16. The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
17. Bower Park Academy
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
18. Drapers' Academy
Secondary
 Good 36 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Havering?
There are 18 secondary schools in Havering, of which 3 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Havering?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Havering is The Coopers' Company and Coborn School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Havering?
Primary and secondary school applications in Havering are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Havering council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Havering?
17% of secondary schools in Havering are rated Outstanding and 83% are rated Good. 83.7% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.