The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.6
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
67%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
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
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,374
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Trust
- LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Ms Jennifer Ashe
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6SB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Warren Comprehensive School
Secondary · Very close
Warren Junior School
Primary · Very close
Furze Infant School
Primary · 604m away
The Compass School
Free school · Grammar · 970m away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Newbridge School
Special school · 1.5km away
Chadwell Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Warren School a selective school?
No. The Warren School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Warren School's Ofsted rating?
The Warren School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Warren School?
The Warren School currently has 1,374 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Warren School take?
The Warren School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Warren School?
The Warren School is in Romford, RM6 6SB, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Warren School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Warren School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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