Best Schools in Barking and Dagenham
201 schools in Barking and Dagenham
Key Facts
- There are 201 schools in Barking and Dagenham, with 97.8% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- In Barking and Dagenham, primary schools saw 61.9% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 24,939 pupils across 54 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham outperformed national averages at KS4, with a Progress 8 score of 0.26, Attainment 8 score of 48.24, and 48.3% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- Barking and Dagenham's schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, with 27.5% in primary schools and 34.7% in secondary schools, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.28 in primary schools and 15.64 in secondary schools.
Top Nurseries in Barking and Dagenham
133 nurseries in Barking and Dagenham
Top Primary Schools in Barking and Dagenham
59 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham
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Northstar Nurture School
Dagenham, RM9 6TD
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils2
P/T Ratio–
Northstar New School
IG11 7JA
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils21
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Barking and Dagenham
13 secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Ofsted
Outstanding
Dagenham, RM8 1JT
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.72
Attainment 853.8
Eng+Maths75%
Pupils1,345
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Riverside School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Barking, IG11 0FU
Secondary · Ages 11–19
Progress 8+0.78
Attainment 854.4
Eng+Maths75%
Pupils1,550
The Warren School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Romford, RM6 6SB
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.37
Attainment 848.2
Eng+Maths66%
Pupils1,392
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Ofsted
Outstanding
Barking, IG11 9AG
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.02
Attainment 848.6
Eng+Maths65%
Pupils2,418
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Barking and Dagenham
1 sixth form colleges in Barking and Dagenham
Top Independent Schools in Barking and Dagenham
5 independent schools in Barking and Dagenham
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Northstar Nurture School
Dagenham, RM9 6TD
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils2
P/T Ratio–
Northstar New School
IG11 7JA
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils21
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Barking and Dagenham has 201 schools, including 59 primary schools, 13 secondary schools, 133 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 2 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 98% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.27 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,185 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.