The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

About The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is an excellent school and has provided an exemplary education for girls aged eleven to eighteen for over one hundred years.

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Key Facts

Founded 1906

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 130 responses • 9.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

92.3% positive 7.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

93.1% positive 6.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

90.8% positive 7.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

90.7% positive 7% negative

My child does well at this school

90% positive 8.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 130 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

81.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

54.7

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.39

Progress 8

Above average

63.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

78.7%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

63.8% entered EBacc

50.6% achieved EBacc

235 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Rebecca T

Parent Oct 20, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Experience"

My daughter has been at FBA for a few years now, and while she's generally happy, there have been some issues with bullying and communication from the school. However, the school's commitment to girls' education and the facilities are excellent. I'm hoping that things will improve as she approaches her GCSEs.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily B

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Education and Support"

I've been impressed with the school's ethos and values from the moment my daughter started. The staff are friendly and approachable, and the facilities are fantastic, especially the Appleby Gallery. My daughter has really flourished here and I feel confident that she's receiving a great education.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Katherine P

Parent Mar 10, 2022

4.0

"Excellent Support for My Daughter's GCSEs"

My daughter is in her GCSE year and I've been impressed with the school's support for her studies. The teachers are knowledgeable and approachable, and the resources available are excellent. I'm confident that she'll do well in her exams thanks to the school's help.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Hannah G

Parent Jun 15, 2021

5.0

"Great School with a Strong Community"

My daughter moved to FBA in Year 7 and I was initially worried about leaving her at a new school. However, she settled in quickly and thrived in the supportive environment. The school's commitment to girls' education and empowerment really resonated with me, and I feel proud to say that we were a part of the FBA community.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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