Emerson Park Academy — Secondary School in Hornchurch

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Emerson Park Academy

Hornchurch, RM11 3AD

1,034 Pupils

960 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

21.80% FSM %

571 Boys

463 Girls

About Emerson Park Academy

Emerson Park Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Hornchurch and the surrounding area in Havering with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the London region.

It has 1,034 pupils on roll. School capacity: 960. Current headteacher: Scott McGuinness.

Information on Emerson Park Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Havering
Region	London
Administrative District	Havering
Parliamentary Constituency	Hornchurch and Upminster
Ward	Emerson Park
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	EMERSON PARK ACADEMY
Opened	01-09-2011
UKPRN	10035083
URN	137414
Data Last Updated	17-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Scott McGuinness	Accounting Officer	01/09/2016	—	N/A
Mr John Luff	Chair of Trustees	06/09/2025	05/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Catherine Amponsah	Chief Financial Officer	01/07/2019	—	N/A
Mr Paul Connew	Member	02/08/2011	—	N/A
Mr John Luff	Member	02/08/2011	—	N/A
Mr Martin Tilbury	Member	02/08/2011	—	N/A
Mrs Ruth Clarke	Trustee	23/09/2021	22/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Crawford	Trustee	08/12/2023	07/12/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Phillip Minns	Trustee	01/03/2024	28/02/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Shanze Munir	Trustee	23/09/2025	22/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Katarzyna Nowak	Trustee	23/09/2025	22/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Whitewood	Trustee	01/01/2025	31/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board