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Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
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- Barking and Dagenham IG11 9AG
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| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 2325 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As one of the first co-educational grammar schools in England, Barking Abbey was established in 1922. It was in a primarily rural area with nearby farms and fields at the time. Gradually, as Barking grew as a residential area, the school rose to prominence as the centre of the neighbourhood and a top-tier educational facility. Barking Abbey School: A Specialist Sports and Humanities College was created in 1970 by the union of Barking Abbey Grammar School and Park Modern School. Many of the old schools' traditions are still there, but there have been significant changes that have helped the school and its students better prepare for the opportunities and challenges of the twenty-first century. But one thing hasn't changed: We are a resounding success. Barking Abbey is a mixed-gender school with about 2,000 students. It often has a high rate of oversubscription, accepting 360 new students each year. The school draws its pupils from a large number of primary and junior schools particularly from the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham and Redbridge. With about 450 pupils, Barking Abbey's sixth form is quite large. Our 16 to 19-year-old students have access to a wide variety of AS, A2, and BTEC courses. The school is currently undergoing an expansion initiative that will increase the number of school forms of admission from nine to twelve. Our school is gradually transitioning to a twin campus format that will eventually house students in grades 7 through 11 on both of our campuses, Longbridge and Sandringham. The third year of this five-year expansion effort is currently underway.
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Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Barking and Dagenham
IG11 9AG
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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A-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.1 | 15 | 14.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 38.16% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 50.42% | 45.2% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 38.95% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 17.58% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 24.58% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 3.28 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 87.46% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 274 | 192 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 86.54% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 33.08% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 39.69% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 4.92% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8.92% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 0.46% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 0.46% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 6 | 28.82% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 3 | 41.76% | 43.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 23.24% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 2 | 9.82% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 6 | 14.12% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.24 | 2.63 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94.27% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 272 | 194 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 91.45% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 25.91% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 50.18% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 6% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.36% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 1.36% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 6 | 30.47% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 9 | 44.87% | 42.55% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 25.8% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 2 | 9.87% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 5 | 15.2% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.17 | 2.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.1% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 273 | 211 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 80.5% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 26.9% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 46.9% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.1% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.8% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.6% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 32.67% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 46.47% | 43.01% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 22.6% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 13.6% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 16.27% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.5% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 277 | 212 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 82.6% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 30.3% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 45.4% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.6% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.7% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.9% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.6 | 29.56 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.72 | 29.86 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.2% | 10.87% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 238 | 211 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 74.09% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 2.82% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 8.45% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 10% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.91 2 | 27.3 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.63 2 | 28.23 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 7.37% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 259 | 244 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 60.7% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 16.8% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10.2% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.50 | 27.53 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.53 1 | 28.54 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.8% | 6.42% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 49 | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 29 | 22.6% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.1% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 12% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3.9% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.4 | 20.27 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.81 | 20.52 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.9% | 5.2% | 12.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 29 | 20.4% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.8% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 13.8% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 5.8% | 4.25% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 21st Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 24th Jul 2024 |
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