Barking and Dagenham
68 schools · 44 primary · 8 secondary · 18 open teaching jobs
Barking and Dagenham is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 68 schools — 44 primary, 8 secondary, educating around 46,286 pupils. The median teacher salary across Barking and Dagenham's state-funded schools is £58,138 (2024-25). There are currently 18 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Barking and Dagenham.
Barking and Dagenham at a glance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 68
- Primary schools
- 44
- Secondary schools
- 8
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 46,286
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,725
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.8 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £58,138
- Spend per pupil
- £9,131
- Open teaching jobs
- 18
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Barking and Dagenham
67 schools in Barking and Dagenham plotted by location.
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Teaching in Barking and Dagenham
Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).
Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.
School spending in Barking and Dagenham
Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).
Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.
Key services in Barking and Dagenham
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Barking and Dagenham.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Barking and Dagenham’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Barking and Dagenham
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham· RM8 1JT
1,353 pupils
Attainment 8: 56.1
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Barking, Barking and Dagenham· IG11 9AG
2,336 pupils
Attainment 8: 49.7
Jo Richardson Community School
Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham· RM9 4UN
1,686 pupils
Attainment 8: 50.2
Riverside School
Barking, Barking and Dagenham· IG11 0FU
1,542 pupils
Attainment 8: 55.5
Trust: PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
Thames View Infants
Barking, Barking and Dagenham· IG11 0LG
390 pupils
Trust: TVI LEARNING
The Warren School
Romford, Barking and Dagenham· RM6 6SB
1,374 pupils
Attainment 8: 47.6
Trust: LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Teaching jobs in Barking and Dagenham
View 18 open teaching jobs in Barking and Dagenham →Barking and Dagenham: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Barking and Dagenham?
Barking and Dagenham has 68 schools, including 44 primary and 8 secondary schools, educating around 46,286 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).
What is the average teacher salary in Barking and Dagenham?
The median teacher salary across Barking and Dagenham's state-funded schools is £58,138 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.8, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Barking and Dagenham?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Barking and Dagenham local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Barking and Dagenham through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Barking and Dagenham?
Apply through Barking and Dagenham's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to Barking and Dagenham by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Barking and Dagenham?
Yes — there are currently 18 open teaching vacancies in Barking and Dagenham. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.