SchoolScoresGoresbrook School
Free school · All-through, ages 2 to 18 · Mixed · Multi-faith · Nursery class · Sixth form
Part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Cook Road, Dagenham, RM9 6XW
020 3597 6666 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 15 October 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
98 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 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 33% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 81% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 46% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 85% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 44 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 66% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 80 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 51% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 67% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 21 parents of children with SEND Higher than 39% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 35% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). 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
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
55 pupils in this year group.
75% — 8 points above the Barking and Dagenham average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 91% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
114 pupils in this year group.
64% — 17 points above the Barking and Dagenham average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 64% | 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. | 55.6 | 48.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.2 | 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.
101 pupils in this year group.
92% — about the same as the Barking and Dagenham average, and about the same as 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. | 92% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 49% | 49% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 6% | 6% | 13% |
| Further education college | 35% | 35% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 92% |
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
30 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 24% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 62% | 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. | 36.3 | 34.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
13 subjects, 92 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 21 | 0% | 48% | 19% |
| Economics | 14 | 0% | 21% | 26% |
| Mathematics | 13 | 0% | 0% | 40% |
| English Literature | 10 | 10% | 40% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 10 | 0% | 10% | 26% |
| History | 9 | 11% | 33% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Physics, Chemistry, Physical Education / Sports Studies, Biology, French, Polish, Turkish.
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.
57 students in this year group.
93% — 18 points above the Barking and Dagenham average, and 14 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. | 93% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 2% | 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.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 124 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 114 |
| Of those, offered a place | 74 (65%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 559 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.6 · 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.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 51 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 47 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 125 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 Multi-faith school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 64% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 33.0% | 33.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 28% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8% | 10.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 51.1% | 37.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 95% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.8% | 6.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 89% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7% | 19.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4 | 5.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.3% | 3.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.29% | 0.14% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 45% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 40% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4 | 11.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 96% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 31.1% | 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
- Jo Richardson Community School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Riverside School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dagenham Park CofE School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Sydney Russell School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 6 strong, 1 expected · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eastbury Community School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eastbrook School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 strong, 4 expected · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Brook Sixth Form and Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Greatfields School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Loxford School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Goresbrook School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Goresbrook School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 19 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Goresbrook School?
73% of the 98 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Goresbrook School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Goresbrook School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 114 families put Goresbrook School as their first choice for 124 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 74 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 140962.
- 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, Key stage 2 2024/25, 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.