Squirrels Heath Primary School vs The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 619 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Squirrels Heath Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
600 students
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,381 students
| Measure | Squirrels Heath Primary School Romford, London | The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #451 of 1,720 | #251 of 640 |
| National rank | #2642 of 15,697 | #1201 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 600 | 1,381 |
| Pupils on roll | 600 | 1,381 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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 | www.squirrelsheathprimary.org.uk | www.fbaok.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Squirrels Heath Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 65.9).
- •The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 600.
- •Squirrels Heath Primary School is a local authority school while The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Squirrels Heath 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 Squirrels Heath Primary School better than The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Squirrels Heath Primary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 65.9 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 Squirrels Heath Primary School and The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Squirrels Heath Primary School: 600. The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls: 1,381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Squirrels Heath Primary School and The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls rank in London?
Squirrels Heath Primary School is 451st 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).