Eastbrook School
45%
Capacity
1,198
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Eastbrook School
Eastbrook School is a large all-through state school in Barking and Dagenham, taking pupils from age 4 right through to 19. Despite having a total capacity of 2,638 places, it currently has just 1,198 pupils on roll, meaning the school is operating at under half its potential size. That said, demand for Year 7 places in the 2025/26 admissions round was strong: the school received 354 applications for 110 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.22, and made 89 first-preference offers. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 37.2%, well above the national average and a clear indicator that the school serves a significantly disadvantaged community. The headteacher is Tony Roe, and the school has no religious character. It is a mixed, non-selective state school with an official sixth form, though it does not offer nursery provision.
Academically, Eastbrook’s most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2021 rated it Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This was a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, when the school was rated Requires Improvement overall. At Key Stage 4, the school’s Progress 8 score was -0.62, which is well below average and places it 13th out of 13 secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham. The local authority average Progress 8 score is 0.23, so Eastbrook is significantly behind its peers. Attainment 8 was 35.2, and 45.2% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. At A-level, the school’s value added score was -0.92, also well below average, with an average points per entry of 16.8, equivalent to a D- grade. The school’s sixth form is small, with just 38 pupils in the cohort.
Eastbrook offers a wide range of facilities, including art studios, a swimming pool, science labs, a sports hall, a gymnasium, and a sixth form centre. Sports on offer include martial arts, hockey, netball, gymnastics, basketball, swimming, and rounders, while clubs range from coding and science club to Model UN, debate, and Young Enterprise. The school has a strong SEND provision, with a dedicated SEN unit and resourced provision, and supports pupils with autistic spectrum disorder, specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, visual impairment, and physical disabilities. Given its below-average Progress 8 scores and high FSM intake, this is a school that serves a challenging community and has shown improvement in its Ofsted rating, but families prioritising strong academic outcomes may want to compare it with higher-performing local options like Goresbrook School or The Sydney Russell School.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Dagenham Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 7UR |
| Headteacher | Tony Roe |
| Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Number of Pupils | 1,198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.2% |
| School Capacity | 1,198 / 2,638 (45% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.62)
2754th of 3,141
Nationally
464th of 487
In London
13th of 13
In Barking and Dagenham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2330%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 175 pupils).
- FE college45%
- School sixth form (stay)30%
- Sixth form college11%
- Not sustained6%
- Employment3%
- Apprenticeship1%
90% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed110
354
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
89 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: eastbrookschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian23.5%
- White British23.0%
- White (other)15.4%
- Mixed9.2%
- Black3.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
13
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eastbrook School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Dagenham Road, Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham, RM10 7UR
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