Located in Romford, The Royal Liberty School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
The Royal Liberty School currently has around 738 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 19.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 18% who stay in school sixth forms and 41% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 6HJ |
| Website: | http://www.royalliberty.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01708730141 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Havering |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Lee Raftery |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 143877 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/05/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 738 |
| Number of Boys: | 738 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 52.00% | 384 |
| Other White | 9.60% | 71 |
| Indian | 6.10% | 45 |
| Other Asian | 4.60% | 34 |
| African | 4.50% | 33 |
| Pakistani | 3.90% | 29 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.40% | 25 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.10% | 23 |
| Unclassified | 2.80% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 11 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh Green Junior School Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | - not rated | 759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2SP | - not rated | 759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrels Heath Primary School Salisbury Road , Gidea Park RM2 5TP | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 4out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Haven School Ardleigh House , 42 Ardleigh Green Road RM11 2LG | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.