The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls vs Towers Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 967 m 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
Towers Junior School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
358 students
| Measure | The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Romford, London | Towers Junior School Hornchurch, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #251 of 640 | #657 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1201 of 4,090 | #3894 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,381 | 358 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,381 | 358 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| 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 | Hornchurch |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.fbaok.co.uk | www.towersjs.havering.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Towers Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 65.9).
- •The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 358.
- •The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is a academy school while Towers Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is girls and Towers Junior School is co-educational.
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 Towers Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Towers Junior School ranks higher (70.2 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 Towers Junior School?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Romford and Hornchurch in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls: 1,381. Towers Junior School: 358. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls and Towers Junior School rank in London?
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is 251st of 640 and Towers Junior School is 657th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).