The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.2 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.2
6.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.31
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 192 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 113 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,198
- Capacity
- 45%
- FSM
- 37.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mr Tony Roe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
20 official reports linked on this page, including 19 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | 11 January 2012
Full inspection
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Dagenham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7UR
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Eastbrook School a selective school?
No. Eastbrook School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Eastbrook School?
Eastbrook School currently has 1,198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eastbrook School take?
Eastbrook School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Eastbrook School?
Eastbrook School is in Dagenham, RM10 7UR, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eastbrook School have a sixth form?
Yes, Eastbrook School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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