The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
Band 4Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 299 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 193 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,134
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 29%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Ms Sharon Gladman (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Hulse Avenue, Barking, Essex, IG11 9UW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRipple Primary School
Primary · 726m away
Manor Primary School
Primary · 779m away
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Secondary · 779m away
Eastbury Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Northbury Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Greatfields School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Margarets CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Gascoigne Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Eastbury Community School a selective school?
No. Eastbury Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Eastbury Community School's Ofsted rating?
Eastbury Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eastbury Community School?
Eastbury Community School currently has 2,134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eastbury Community School take?
Eastbury Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Eastbury Community School?
Eastbury Community School is in Barking, IG11 9UW, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eastbury Community School have a sixth form?
Yes, Eastbury Community School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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