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Bancroft's School

Other independent school · Woodford Green, IG8 0RF

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#41 of 2,536

Better than 98% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 18
Pupils866
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherMr Alex Frazer
Local authorityRedbridge
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 102875.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolRedbridgeEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.43.954.846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%77.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%62.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%27.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%73.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4131--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolRedbridgeEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.50.38, better than England, better than Redbridge34.3635
Average A-level gradeA--
Average points, best three A-levels50.55, better than England, better than Redbridge34.935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA--
AAB or better62.1%, better than England, better than Redbridge14.8%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.19, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study109--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils866
Girls412
Boys454
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.170
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.97.6%
Higher education89.4%
Employment3.3%
Apprenticeship0.8%
Further education0%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Bancroft's School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miNot applicableBancroft's Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miPrimaryWells Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimarySt Antony's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miSecondaryTrinity Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryWoodford Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.7 miNot applicableLoyola Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miNot applicableDaiglen SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst HillAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryWhitehall Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miNot applicableWoodford Green Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about Bancroft's School

How does Bancroft's School rank in England?

Bancroft's School ranks 41 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 98% of schools).

What are Bancroft's School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Bancroft's School was A, and 62.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Bancroft's School?

Bancroft's School has 866 pupils aged 11 to 18.

Does Bancroft's School have a sixth form?

Yes, Bancroft's School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.