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Barking and Dagenham College

Barking and Dagenham, RM7 0XUSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Feb 2022
Progress 8
+0.45
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
134 1st-choice / 125 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#558 of 3,141 nationally

About Barking and Dagenham College

Barking and Dagenham College is a state-funded, mixed sixth-form college for students aged 16 to 99, sitting within the Barking and Dagenham local authority. It is one of six schools in the borough rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and ranks fifth out of 13 same-type schools locally on Progress 8. The top-performing peers in the area are Goresbrook School, Riverside School, and The Sydney Russell School, all of which sit above it in the local rankings. The college is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 794 applications for just 125 places, with 134 first-preference applications and only 81 first-preference offers. That works out to an oversubscription ratio of 6.35 applicants per place, making it a highly sought-after option for post-16 study in the borough. Its nearest Outstanding-rated neighbour is All Saints Catholic School and Technology College, just 1.6 km away.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDagenham Road, Rush Green, Romford, Barking and Dagenham, RM7 0XU
HeadteacherYvonne Kelly
Local AuthorityBarking and Dagenham
Free School Meals (FSM)34.1%
School Capacity1,650
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Swimming PoolSports HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreTennis CourtsTheatreArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

SwimmingBasketballGymnasticsHockeyBadmintonMartial ArtsFootballTennisRowingCricket

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraCodingGardeningScience ClubFilm ClubBook ClubEco ClubArt ClubDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barking and Dagenham College

Barking and Dagenham College has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.