SchoolScoresDagenham Park CofE School
Voluntary controlled school · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Church of England · Sixth form
School Road, Dagenham, RM10 9QH
020 8270 4400 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 May 2016.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
34 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 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 14% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 81% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 16% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 85% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 34% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 45% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 24 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 14% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 67% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND Higher than 12% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 27% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 2%). 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
215 pupils in this year group.
34% — 14 points below the Barking and Dagenham average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% | 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. | 42.1 | 48.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.6 | 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.
259 pupils in this year group.
94% — about the same as the Barking and Dagenham average, and 2 points above 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. | 94% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 52% | 49% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 5% | 6% | 13% |
| Further education college | 36% | 35% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 94% |
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
67 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 8% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 36% | 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. | 29.6 | 34.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
18 subjects, 197 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 33 | 0% | 9% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 27 | 0% | 4% | 40% |
| Economics | 19 | 0% | 26% | 26% |
| Business Studies:Single | 18 | 0% | 6% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 18 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Biology | 16 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| History | 10 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Physics | 10 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Sociology | 9 | 11% | 11% | 20% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 8 | 0% | 13% | 14% |
| Art and Design | 6 | 0% | 33% | 34% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Computer Studies / Computing, English Literature, Geography, Religious Studies, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese.
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.
109 students in this year group.
91% — 16 points above the Barking and Dagenham average, and 12 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. | 91% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 14% | 17% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 91% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
101 students in this year group.
84% — 12 points above the Barking and Dagenham average, and 24 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 84% | 72% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 12% | 18% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 84% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 170 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 147 |
| Of those, offered a place | 147 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 373 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 50 places for moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 80% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 42.4% | 33.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.6% | 3.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 42% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 10.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 39.4% | 37.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 60% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 6.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 53% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 23.0% | 19.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.1 | 5.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 79% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded7 pupils | 0.48% | 0.14% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 4% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4 | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 14% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0 | 11.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 20% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Brook Sixth Form and Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Goresbrook School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 64% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eastbrook School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 strong, 4 expected · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jo Richardson Community School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Brittons Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Sydney Russell School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 6 strong, 1 expected · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Riverside School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Robert Clack School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- All Saints Catholic School and Technology College 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dagenham Park CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Dagenham Park CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 May 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Dagenham Park CofE School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 34% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 11 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Dagenham Park CofE School?
68% of the 34 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Dagenham Park CofE School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Dagenham Park CofE School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 147 families put Dagenham Park CofE School as their first choice for 170 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 147 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136028.
- 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, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.