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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2RR, Havering
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.6 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,393
Capacity
1,340
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.4, placing it in the top 25% nationally. A notable 71% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 46% reach grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Parent satisfaction is high, with 92% recommending the school, reflecting a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.4 | Top 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 45% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 61% | Top 14% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 46% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (130 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Behaviour is good
91%
School has high expectations
91%
My child makes good progress
90%
School supports development
84%
School keeps me informed
78%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.1%
White Other9.4%
Asian Pakistani9.4%
Asian Indian8.0%
Black African7.3%
Asian Bangladeshi5.2%
Asian Other4.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Black Caribbean2.6%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Other1.4%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.57317, 0.19906 · RM1 2RR
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls rated by Ofsted?
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls a good school?
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls scores 84.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls?
Based on 130 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls in GCSEs?
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.4. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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