The Royal Liberty School
Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 6HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Royal Liberty School is a secondary school in Havering for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 91 schools in Havering. It ranks 8th of 18 secondary schools in Havering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 May 2013, report published 10 June 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2024
Pupils are very proud to attend the school. They appreciate the care and commitment of staff. Pupils value the many opportunities they have to develop their talents and interests. They can attend the very large number of extra-curricular clubs and participate in inter- college competitions. The school makes available many student leadership roles. Staff know their pupils very well, and as a result, pupils are happy and safe. They behave exceptionally well in class and around school. Pupils are polite, respectful and mature and value diversity and equality. They understand the importance of coming to school, and as a result, attendance is very high for all pupils. Leaders at all levels work tirelessly to achieve their vision of the school being a place where pupils can succeed. They have exceptionally high expectations of all pupils, which are realised through the broad and ambitious curriculum. The vast majority of pupils take the English Baccalaureate suite of qualifications to provide them with wide choices for their future. Many take triple science at GCSE. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Many commented on how much their son enjoys school.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
144 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
749 pupils on roll, with places for 750
Schools near The Royal Liberty School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redden Court School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 47.4 |
| The Campion School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 52.8 |
| The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 51.4 |
| Bep Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 3.7 |
| Marshalls Park Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SFAET LTD
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Boys
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Lee Raftery
- Phone
- 01708730141
- Address
- Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 6HJ
- Local authority
- Havering
- URN
- 143877
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.