The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: 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
3%
Based on 259 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 149 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,458
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 40.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mr Chris Ash
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDagenham Park Community School
Secondary · Very close
Marsh Green Primary School
Primary · 455m away
Village Infants' School
Primary · 523m away
William Ford CofE Junior School
Primary · 523m away
Pathways School
Free school · Grammar · 565m away
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Primary · 797m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 842m away
The Leys Primary School
Primary · 851m away
Questions parents ask
Is Dagenham Park CofE School a selective school?
No. Dagenham Park CofE School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Dagenham Park CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Dagenham Park CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dagenham Park CofE School?
Dagenham Park CofE School currently has 1,458 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dagenham Park CofE School take?
Dagenham Park CofE School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dagenham Park CofE School?
Dagenham Park CofE School is in Dagenham, RM10 9QH, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dagenham Park CofE School have a sixth form?
Yes, Dagenham Park CofE School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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