The school regularly issues newsletters. As of 2013, the academy has issued information to parents through ParentMail. Heads of department Art: J Appleby Business: B O'Neill English Literature and Language: S Dowie Drama and Theatre: H Mond Geography: L Hebden History: G Hall Information Technology: W Guchu Mathematics: D Gaya MFL and French: A Lakhan Music: A Johnson Media: C Venis Photography: L Chapman Physical Education: M Cambridge Health and Social Education: - M Jackson (Acting Head) Religious Studies: G McGrath Science: D Kiff Sixth Form: A Crosby, M Jackson, W Menlove Technology: T Haylock Notable former pupils Edna Mann, painter and co-founder of the Borough Group of artists. Heenal Raichura, BSc MB BS FRCP, who became UK's youngest medical student at the age of 16 in 2002 studied at Frances Bardsley School from 1995 to 2000. Paula Jennings from New Tricks and EastEnders attended the school until 1992. Natalie Steward, winner of the Bronze medal for 100m freestyle at the 1960 Olympics, attended the school in the 1950s. Gemma Collins, media personality and businesswoman, attended the school from 1992 to 1996. Rochelle Wiseman from The Saturdays. See also Frances Bardsley International References External links The Friends of Frances Bardsley Girls' schools in London Educational institutions established in 1906 Secondary schools in the London Borough of Havering Academies in the London Borough of Havering 1906 establishments in England Romford