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Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

Outstandinggraded 31/01/2024Ages 11–182,336 pupils
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Barking, IG11 9AG
Barking and Dagenham

Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Barking, within the Barking and Dagenham local authority. The school has around 2,336 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 31/01/2024, Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 48.9 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Barking can view Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 449.7
Attainment 849.7
England avg 45.1 · was 48.6 in 2023/24
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
England avg 45% · was 47% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
England avg 65% · was 65% in 2023/24
EBacc entry38%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.31
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B
APS per entry 38.8
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 38.8
AAB or better22%
Retention99%
Value added+0.32
Above average · 95% CI 0.2 to 0.4
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake25.8%
Free school meals25.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language25.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled88%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.5%
Attendance92.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence22.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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