The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls vs The Royal Liberty School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,381 students
The Royal Liberty School
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
749 students
| Measure | The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Romford, London | The Royal Liberty School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #251 of 640 | #153 of 640 |
| National rank | #1201 of 4,090 | #709 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,381 | 749 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,381 | 749 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.4 | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.7% | 64.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.1% | 79.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.64 | 4.77 |
| A level points per entry | 34.1 | – |
| town | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.fbaok.co.uk | www.royalliberty.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Royal Liberty School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 65.9).
- •The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 749.
- •The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is girls and The Royal Liberty School is boys.
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 The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls better than The Royal Liberty School?
On the Success Index (England), The Royal Liberty School ranks higher (77.4 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 The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls and The Royal Liberty School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls: 1,381. The Royal Liberty School: 749. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls and The Royal Liberty School rank in London?
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is 251st of 640 and The Royal Liberty School is 153rd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).