The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.4
7.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
61%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 231 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,393
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Trust
- LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Co Headteacher Emilie Darabasz David Turrell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Bridge
Independent · Very close
Hylands Primary School
Primary · Very close
Squirrels Heath Primary School
Primary · 620m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 962m away
Towers Infant School
Primary · 965m away
Towers Junior School
Primary · 967m away
Bep Academy
Independent · 978m away
Gidea Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls a selective school?
No. The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls?
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls currently has 1,393 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls take?
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls?
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is in Romford, RM1 2RR, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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