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Barking Abbey School

Barking and Dagenham, IG11 9AGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
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About Barking Abbey School

Barking Abbey School sits within the Barking and Dagenham local authority, one of 15 same-type state secondaries in the area. Of these, six currently hold an Ofsted Outstanding rating, with the nearest being Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College, located just two kilometres away. Among the top-performing peers in the borough, Goresbrook School leads with a ranking score of 0.87, followed by Riverside School at 0.78 and All Saints Catholic School and Technology College at 0.72. Barking Abbey itself holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection, placing it in the solid middle tier of local provision. The school is led by headteacher Jessy Fakunle and caters for mixed-gender pupils from ages 11 through 18, offering a full secondary and sixth-form education within a single site.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressSandringham Road, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 9AG
HeadteacherJessy Fakunle
Local AuthorityBarking and Dagenham
Number of Pupils1,600

Facilities

12
Playing FieldsSwimming PoolLibraryAstro TurfSixth Form CentreDining HallGymnasiumSports HallScience LabsArt StudiosICT SuiteTheatre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

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Sports

NetballCross CountryHockeyGymnasticsBadmintonRowingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaCodingFilm ClubModel United NationsDebateNewspaper

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barking Abbey School

Barking Abbey School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.