The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Multi-faith school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.6
11.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
64%
22.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
75%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 101 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Multi-faith
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,036
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 30.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Megan Harris
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cook Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6XW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJo Richardson Community School
Secondary · Very close
Hopewell School
Independent · 429m away
Cambell Junior School
Primary · 434m away
The James Cambell Primary School
Primary · 434m away
Mayesbrook Park School
Pupil referral unit · 477m away
Godwin Primary School
Primary · 823m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 962m away
Monteagle Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Goresbrook School's Ofsted rating?
Goresbrook School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Goresbrook School?
Goresbrook School currently has 1,036 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Goresbrook School take?
Goresbrook School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Goresbrook School?
Goresbrook School is in Dagenham, RM9 6XW, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Goresbrook School have a sixth form?
Yes, Goresbrook School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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