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The Warren School

Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6SBSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
6 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
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Ranking
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About The Warren School

The Warren School, a large mixed secondary in Barking and Dagenham, serves 1,374 pupils and has a high proportion of students eligible for free school meals at 48.5%. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 awarded a Good rating across all categories, including quality of education, behaviour, and sixth-form provision. This marks a significant turnaround from its previous inspection in June 2022, where the school was rated Inadequate overall. The local authority average Progress 8 score for secondary schools is 0.23, which is above the national average. While The Warren School’s own Progress 8 score is not provided in the available data, its Ofsted improvement trajectory suggests a school that has made substantial progress in a short period. The school now sits within a local authority where six out of 15 secondary schools hold an Outstanding rating, with the nearest being All Saints Catholic School and Technology College, just 1.7 kilometres away.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhalebone Lane North, Romford, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6SB
HeadteacherJennifer Ashe
Local AuthorityBarking and Dagenham
Number of Pupils1,374
Free School Meals (FSM)48.5%
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

14
Art StudiosTennis CourtsScience LabsSwimming PoolICT SuiteMusic RoomsGymnasiumDining HallPlaying FieldsTheatreLibraryAstro TurfChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

AthleticsDanceSwimmingFootballRugbyBasketballHockeyBadmintonCross CountryMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingChoirOrchestraNewspaperModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthLearning DifficultySevere LearningProfound Learning

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:05

Source: thewarrenschool.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Warren School

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