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Bancroft's School
Bancroft's School
Bancroft's School
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Bancroft's School
Woodford Green
870 pupils, ages 11-18
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Bancroft's School

Ambitious, competitive pupils (and parents), splendid buildings, an admirable academic output, towards the top of London’s Central line: Bancroft’s School could be said to have it all. Diversity is key here – economic, cultural, national – with an emphasis on scholarship in the widest sense: CCF and DofE, house drama, jazz band, art and design, a rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds, and a healthy, happy attitude to learning. Even with its slightly incongruous situation on an Essex dual carriageway, Bancroft’s woodland-surrounded buildings have enough Hogwar...
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Bancroft's boy in a navy blazer and striped tie
Two girls standing together in a marquee
Big group of pupils on the grass celebrating with a silver cup
Pupils standing outside Bancroft's school
Boys cricket at Bancroft's
Senior boy in blue and white kicking a football
CCF cadets at Bancroft's
Whole cast on stage singing at Bancroft's
Senior girls in a choral performance

School Updates

  • Winner: Talk ÍÑ¿ã°É Awards for Innovation in ÍÑ¿ã°É

    Bancroft’s School is delighted to have been named a winner of the Alice Rose Award in this year’s Talk ÍÑ¿ã°É Awards.
    Winner: Talk ÍÑ¿ã°É Awards for Innovation in ÍÑ¿ã°É
  • Hard Work Rewarded on GCSE Results Day at Bancroft’s

    It was a proud morning at Bancroft’s as pupils in the Fifth Form (Year 11) received their GCSE results. An impressive 87% of grades were awarded at 9 to 7, with 70% at 9 or 8 and 42% at the very top grade 9.
    Hard Work Rewarded on GCSE Results Day at Bancroft’s
  • Top Grades Shape A Level Success at Bancroft’s

    At 8am, with browsers refreshed and results released, the wait ended for Bancroft’s Class of 2025. The figures reflect a year of sustained effort and academic ambition.
    Top Grades Shape A Level Success at Bancroft’s
  • Record Results - Junior Mathmatical Challenge

    All pupils in the Thirds and Removes took part in the national Junior Mathmatical Challenge earlier this term, and today we’re celebrating our best-ever results.
    Record Results - Junior Mathmatical Challenge
  • WATCH: Meet Bancroft's New Head - Pupils Interview Alex Frazer

    WATCH: Meet Bancroft's New Head - Pupils Interview Alex Frazer
  • New bus routes make daily commute easier for Bancroft’s students

    Bancroft’s School has launched a new bus service in partnership with Zeelo, covering key areas such as Epping, Mile End, and Romford, with stops in Hackney, Walthamstow, Theydon Bois, Chigwell, and Loughton.
    New bus routes make daily commute easier for Bancroft’s students
  • Pride Week 2024

    Pride Week 2024
  • BeingBancroft's Festival 2024

    BeingBancroft's Festival 2024
  • A memorable visitation day

    A memorable visitation day
  • WATCH: Being Bancroft's

    WATCH: Being Bancroft's
  • WATCH: Visitation Day 2024

    WATCH: Visitation Day 2024
  • Bancroft’s School Introduces Psychology as a New A Level Option

    Bancroft’s School is excited to add Psychology to thier A Level curriculum, enhancing academic offerings and preparing students for diverse career paths.
    Bancroft’s School Introduces Psychology as a New A Level Option
  • WATCH: Bancroft's presents: We Will Rock You

    WATCH: Bancroft's presents: We Will Rock You
  • WATCH: Bancroft's musicians step into the spotlight at Drapers' Hall

    WATCH: Bancroft's musicians step into the spotlight at Drapers' Hall
  • Student-led "Carnival" Proves a Musical Triumph

    A group of talented musicians at Bancroft's School, came together in March for five totally student-led performances of Saint Saën’s "Carnival of the Animals."
    Student-led
  • See Bancroft's School in our All-through Schools Guide.

    See Bancroft's School in our All-through Schools Guide.
  • See Bancroft's in our London Senior Schools Guide

    See Bancroft's in our London Senior Schools Guide
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    All-through schools: everything you need to know
  • Reverse commuting: schools a train ride from London

    Reverse commuting: schools a train ride from London
  • WATCH: Welcome to Bancroft's

    WATCH: Welcome to Bancroft's

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Address
High Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 0RF

Contact
office@bancrofts.org
020 8505 4821

Website
bancrofts.org

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Term Dates

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Open Days

Open days and how to visit View Open Days Register for open Day

Sixth Form Open Evening
25 September 2025
11+ Open Morning
04 October 2025


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