The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.6
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.19
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 149 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 124 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,224
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 33.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Trust
- PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
- Head
- Mr Richard Paul (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Net Street, Barking, IG11 7QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreatfields Primary School
Primary · Very close
Gascoigne Primary School
Primary · Very close
Northstar New School
Independent · 470m away
Ripple Primary School
Primary · 548m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 572m away
St Margarets CofE Primary School
Primary · 777m away
Langdon School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.1km away
Langdon Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Greatfields School a selective school?
No. Greatfields School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Greatfields School's Ofsted rating?
Greatfields School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Greatfields School?
Greatfields School currently has 1,224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Greatfields School take?
Greatfields School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Greatfields School?
Greatfields School is in Barking, IG11 7QG, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Greatfields School have a sixth form?
Yes, Greatfields School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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