The Royal Liberty School
URN: 143877 • Romford RM2 6HJ
Overview
- Name
- The Royal Liberty School
- URN
- 143877
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SFAET LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lee Raftery (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01708730141
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Upper Brentwood Road, Romford RM2 6HJ
Summary
The Royal Liberty School is a small, comprehensive secondary academy for boys located in Gidea Park, Romford, with a current enrolment of 738 students and a capacity of 750. The school prides itself on its rich history, having celebrated its centennial in 2021, and offers a unique educational environment characterized by high expectations for both academic achievement and personal behaviour. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, “Where boys are ambitious, where boys succeed,” reflecting its commitment to fostering aspiration and resilience among students.
The school places significant emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that students feel safe, happy, and confident in their learning environment. With a focus on respect and community, students are encouraged to take on leadership roles and engage in a variety of extracurricular activities. Recent examination results have been above the national average, indicating a strong academic performance across diverse interests and abilities.
The Royal Liberty School aims to create a supportive learning community, where each student is known as an individual and can thrive academically and personally. The school’s values promote independence and confidence, contributing to a respectful and cohesive school culture.
The school places significant emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that students feel safe, happy, and confident in their learning environment. With a focus on respect and community, students are encouraged to take on leadership roles and engage in a variety of extracurricular activities. Recent examination results have been above the national average, indicating a strong academic performance across diverse interests and abilities.
The Royal Liberty School aims to create a supportive learning community, where each student is known as an individual and can thrive academically and personally. The school’s values promote independence and confidence, contributing to a respectful and cohesive school culture.
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- Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) (sen)
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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)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 738 | 738 | 0 | 750 | 19.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 748 | 748 | 0 | 750 | 19.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 700 | 700 | 0 | 750 | 18.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 700 | 700 | 0 | 720 | 18.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 662 | 662 | 0 | 630 | 17.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 630 | 630 | 0 | 630 | 14.80 |
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