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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2RR

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

51.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.0%
Basics 9-5
45.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

51.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2352.546.4
2023/2454.746.4
2024/2551.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.240.00
2023/24+0.390.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
61.2%
EBacc APS
4.64
EBacc 9-5
30.6%
EBacc 9-4
45.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.07
A*-A Grades
19.4%
A*-B Grades
47.6%
AAB+ %
11.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 118 students entered

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About The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is a secondary school in Romford, Havering. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 130 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.3. The school has around 1,393 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2RR | More schools in Havering

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. Oct 2011 — Good (predecessor: The Frances Bardsley School for Girls)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

What is The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls's Ofsted rating?
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 130 responses): 92% of parents would recommend The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls.
What are The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls's latest exam results?
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls located?
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is a secondary school in Romford, Havering (RM1 2RR).
How many pupils attend The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls?
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls has around 1,393 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls with other schools?
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