The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

URN: 138326 • Romford RM1 2RR

Overview

Name
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
URN
138326
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Emilie Darabasz David Turrell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01708447368
Website
Visit
Address
Brentwood Road, Romford RM1 2RR

Summary

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls, located in Romford, Havering, is an academy converter that has been providing quality education for girls aged 11 to 18 since 1906. With a current enrolment of 1,393 students and a capacity of 1,340, the school is committed to fostering knowledge, resilience, and creativity among its pupils. The academy aims to empower girls to develop their skills and self-confidence in a supportive environment.

The curriculum at Frances Bardsley includes a range of subjects, with students encouraged to pursue both GCSEs and A-levels. The school offers various extracurricular activities, enhancing the educational experience and promoting personal growth. Support for students is a priority, particularly during critical academic periods, such as GCSE preparations and transition to sixth form.

Community engagement is integral to the academy’s ethos, with events and activities designed to involve families and celebrate student achievements. The school’s commitment to inclusivity is reflected in its diverse student body, with 22.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, highlighting its dedication to providing opportunities for all.

Key details

LA
Havering
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1340
Pupils
1393
Boys
0
Girls
1393
FSM %
22.50
Open date
2012-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-07-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1393 0 1393 1340 22.50
2024-09-11 1408 0 1408 1340 22.00
2023-09-11 1438 0 1438 1340 17.50
2022-09-11 1438 0 1438 1340 17.50
2021-09-11 1423 0 1423 1340 14.70
2020-09-11 1354 0 1354 1340 11.90

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