Hylands Primary School vs The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 186 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hylands Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
658 students
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,381 students
| Measure | Hylands Primary School Romford, London | The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1258 of 1,720 | #251 of 640 |
| National rank | #8712 of 15,697 | #1201 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 658 | 1,381 |
| Pupils on roll | 658 | 1,381 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.2% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.1 |
| town | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | sites.google.com/hylands.havering.sch.uk/hps/home | www.fbaok.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.9 vs 46.8).
- •The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 658.
- •Hylands Primary School is a local authority school while The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hylands Primary School is co-educational and The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hylands Primary School better than The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls ranks higher (65.9 vs 46.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hylands Primary School and The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls?
About 186 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hylands Primary School: 658. The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls: 1,381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hylands Primary School and The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls rank in London?
Hylands Primary School is 1258th of 1,720 and The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is 251st of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).