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
School thumbnail

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.

Key details

LA
Havering
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
SFAET LTD
Capacity
750
Pupils
738
Boys
738
Girls
0
FSM %
19.00
Open date
2017-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login