SchoolScoresBrook Sixth Form and Academy
University technical college · Secondary, ages 14 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
Yew Tree Avenue, Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 7FN
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Dagenham comparisons use the 6 of its 9 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 81% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 85% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 84% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 64% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 5%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Dagenham figures pool parents at the Dagenham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
26 pupils in this year group.
27% — 21 points below the Barking and Dagenham average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% | 48% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 38.7 | 48.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
10 pupils in this year group.
90% — 3 points below the Barking and Dagenham average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 80% | 49% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 6% | 13% |
| Further education college | 10% | 35% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
24 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 11% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 20% | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 23.9 | 34.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
9 subjects, 35 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Studies / Computing | 11 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Mathematics | 6 | 0% | 33% | 40% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Portuguese, French, Mathematics (Further), Bengali.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
56 students in this year group.
88% — 13 points above the Barking and Dagenham average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 16% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 7% | 17% | 28% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Barking and Dagenham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 46.3% | 33.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 29% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 18% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 10.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 42.2% | 37.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 86% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.0% | 6.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 86% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 15.0% | 19.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0 | 5.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 3.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.14% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 11% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5 | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 11.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 82% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 20.5% | 12.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Eastbrook School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 strong, 4 expected · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dagenham Park CofE School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Brittons Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Robert Clack School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- All Saints Catholic School and Technology College 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Sydney Russell School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 6 strong, 1 expected · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hornchurch High School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Edward's CofE Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Goresbrook School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 64% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Brook Sixth Form and Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Brook Sixth Form and Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 27% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 19 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Brook Sixth Form and Academy?
85% of the 13 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Brook Sixth Form and Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148932.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.