The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.7
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.32
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 354 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 213 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,336
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mr Tony Roe (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Sandringham Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 9AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManor Primary School
Primary · Very close
Manor Junior School
Primary · Very close
Eastbury Primary School
Primary · 691m away
Eastbury Community School
All-through · Grammar · 779m away
Ripple Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Dorothy Barley Junior School and Special Needs Base (MLD)
Primary · 1.1km away
Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Primary · 1.1km away
Monteagle Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College a selective school?
No. Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College's Ofsted rating?
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College?
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College currently has 2,336 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College take?
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College?
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is in Barking, IG11 9AG, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College have a sixth form?
Yes, Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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