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Greatfields School
Goodgraded 16/10/2024Ages 11–181,224 pupilsFaithNone
Greatfields School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Barking, within the Barking and Dagenham local authority. The school has around 1,224 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/10/2024, Greatfields School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 46 and 43% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Barking can view Greatfields School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 16/10/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 845.6
England avg 45.1 · was 44.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths42%
England avg 45% · was 42% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
England avg 65% · was 60% in 2023/24
EBacc entry48%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.07
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 28.3
A-level grade (best 3)C-
APS best 3: 28.2
AAB or better9%
Value added-0.19
Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake35.0%
Free school meals35.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language73.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled67%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.2%
Attendance92.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Barking
All schools in Barking →Greatfields Primary School0.1 miGascoigne Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miNorthstar New School0.3 miRipple Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miSt Margarets CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
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