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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Reporting an Absence (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Year 12 Transition Booklet (download)
- Employee List (download)
- 01708 447368 (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
- Key Information & Policies (other)
- Privacy and Cookie Policy (other)
- Sixth Form Prospectus (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Warren School (74.5)
- Redden Court School (73.5)
- The Chadwell Heath Foundation School (70.2)
- The Royal Liberty School (61.3)
- Marshalls Park Academy (60.4)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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