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Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
- Secondary
- Barking and Dagenham IG11 9AG
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and are fully prepared for the next stage.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ conduct is exemplary, both inside lessons and around the school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have excellent knowledge of the subjects they deliver.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use a range of effective strategies to check pupils’ learning.
Strengths and Challenges: No challenges mentioned; teaching staff build strong relationships allowing pupils to thrive.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils can take part in various school productions and clubs.
Communication: Staff ensure open communication policies with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents share high ambition and satisfaction with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying concerns are dealt with swiftly by staff.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have developed ambitious curriculum and support systems for pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: No concerns about bullying; pupils feel safe and are kept safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong emphasis on character habit development and a safe environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich set of experiences including sports academies, production, poetry, and robotics club.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Expert coaching and personalised training alongside academic study.
Outdoor Facilities: School has dedicated sports facilities and outdoor learning spaces.
Career Counselling Services: Very strong personalised careers programme.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Wide range of A-level and vocational courses on offer.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive exceptional support and access to the same opportunities.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of A-level and vocational courses are available.
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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 2323 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding 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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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.9 | 14.4 | 14.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 47% | 44% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 9.30% | 9.10% | 5.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | 0.11 | 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 | 49.6 | 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 | 50% | 41.58% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 54.95% | 42.99% |
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 | 33% | 37.63% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 16.16% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 22.95% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.23 | 3.48 | 2.82 |
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% | 93.13% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 270 | 185 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 91.67% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 34.87% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 43.13% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 5.07% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8.53% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1% | 3.59% |
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% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 50.42% | 45.26% |
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% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 17.58% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 24.58% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 3.28 | 2.97 |
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% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 274 | 192 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 86.54% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 33.08% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 39.69% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 4.92% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8.92% | 11.13% |
| 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% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 3 | 41.76% | 43.34% |
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% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 2 | 9.82% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 6 | 14.12% | 16.45% |
| 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% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 25.91% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 50.18% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 6% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.36% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 1.36% | 2.76% |
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% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 9 | 44.87% | 42.58% |
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% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 2 | 9.87% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 5 | 15.2% | 15.97% |
| 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% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 26.9% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 46.9% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.1% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.8% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.6% | 2.06% |
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% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 46.47% | 43.04% |
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% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 13.6% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 16.27% | 16.23% |
| 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% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 277 | 212 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 82.6% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 30.3% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 45.4% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.6% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.7% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.9% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
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 | 32.66 | 31.02 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.53 | 31.02 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.30% | 11.13% | 13.64% |
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 | 202 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 75.5% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.2% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 9.3% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 7.9% | 9.05% |
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 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.72 | 29.86 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.2% | 10.87% | 17.69% |
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 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 74.09% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 2.82% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 8.45% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 10% | 10.7% |
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 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.63 2 | 28.23 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 7.37% | 13.04% |
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 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 60.7% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.5% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 16.8% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10.2% | 8.8% |
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 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.53 1 | 28.54 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.8% | 6.42% | 13.34% |
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% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.1% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 12% | 15.8% |
| 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 | 26.73 |
| 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% | 12.63% |
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 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 29 | 20.4% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.8% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 13.8% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 5.8% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
