The Royal Liberty School
Romford, RM2 6HJ · Havering · secondary school
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6th of 18 secondary schools in Havering we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.2/10 against 886 of them, against 8.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 73.6 · 92 | 30% | 2.77 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.47 · 83 | 25% | 2.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 55.8 · 86 | 10% | 0.86 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Royal Liberty School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection in 2024. In 2024/25, 64.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.47 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Summer Sports Camp and access music lessons in guitar, piano, singing, drum kit, and bass guitar.
Getting in
The published school roll is 749 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the music curriculum support students who wish to perform? What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about The Royal Liberty School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report highlights a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’ and ‘exceptionally high expectations’ that drive pupil success and pride. Leaders have significantly improved curriculum design, ensuring pupils acquire key knowledge and vocabulary across subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘significantly’ improved, with careful sequencing of knowledge, such as in computing and history.
- Teaching is high-quality, supported by ‘Eight Teaching Consistencies’ and teachers who are ‘passionate experts’ in their subjects.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities ‘achieve very well’ due to skilful adjustments by staff.
- Behaviour is exceptional, with ‘almost no low-level disruption’ and very high attendance.
- Personal development is ‘exceptional, extensive and inclusive’, offering many leadership roles and extra-curricular opportunities.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.1 |
| 2024/25 | 51.0 |
| 2025/26 | 55.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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