MixedIndependent

Bancroft's School

Woodford Green, Redbridge, Greater London · IG8 0RF

Founded in 1737, Bancroft's traces its charitable roots back nearly three centuries, and the founder's wish still shapes the school through means-tested assisted places offered by the Bancroft's Foundation. This is a medium-sized, mixed independent school of around 1,134 pupils in Woodford Green, with a Church of England character and a sixth form of 232. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent for both education and personal development, and found it fully compliant. Around one in eight pupils receives SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to looking after a range of needs.

1,134

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£30,144

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 11-18
Pupils: 1,134
Location: Woodford Green, Redbridge, Greater London
Website: www.bancrofts.org
Telephone: 0208 559 0032

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Alex Frazer

Latest results

Attainment 8

42.3

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

88%

A-level A*-A

75%

A-level A*-B

93%

Teaching & academics

Results sit firmly in the high-achieving bracket: 88% of GCSE grades fall between 9 and 7, while at A-level three-quarters of entries reach A*-A and 93% reach A*-B. Sciences and mathematics are clear strengths, with Further Mathematics, Economics and the three separate sciences popular choices into the sixth form alongside History and English Literature. Latin and a less usual language pairing of Spanish and Russian broaden the curriculum below sixth form.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 232

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsFurther MathematicsHistoryEconomicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyEnglish Literature

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-level

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 12.49%
EHC plans: 0.23%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Academic awardsMusic scholarships

Languages

SpanishRussian

Popular GCSE subjects

GeographyChemistryBiologyPhysicsDesign & TechnologyDrama & Theatre StudiesComputer StudiesMusicLatin

Sport

Main sports

CricketFootballRugbyHockeyAthleticsTennisSwimming

Beyond the classroom

Sport is wide-ranging, covering cricket, rugby, football, hockey, athletics, tennis and swimming. Music has a notable place too, with dedicated scholarships and a strong presence at GCSE.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1737
Religious character: C of E
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

All pupils must store their mobile phones in lockers during school hours. Sixth form students may keep phones on their person and use them in designated sixth form areas only.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £25,281 - £30,144

Bancroft's Foundation offers means-tested assisted places, echoing the founder's wish

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 4 February 2025

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The last word

A long-established, academically strong school where bursaries keep the founder's intentions alive. Day fees run from roughly £25,000 to £30,000, so families should weigh the cost against the consistently high exam results.

The Passmate verdict