How many pupils does Pathways School have?

Pathways School has 73 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Pathways School's Ofsted rating?

Pathways School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024).

How does Pathways School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Pathways School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.7 in 2025/26.

Is Pathways School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Pathways School is part of THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS.

Where is Pathways School?

Pathways School is located at New Road, Barking and Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 6PH.

Pathways School

New Road, Barking and Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 6PH

Good

Inspected 20 February 2024

Good

Ofsted

3.7

Attainment 8

6–19

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About Pathways School

Pathways School is a free school special in Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 6–19. It has 73 pupils on roll. It is part of THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.7 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 97.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Barking and Dagenham →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 6–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 73 / 90 (81%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 20 February 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

97.6%

Free school meals

1.2%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

57%

Sustained destination

57%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

41.5%

Overall absence

81.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.79

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +6.8 vs 2023/24

8.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.9 vs 2023/24

11.72

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +6.9 vs 2023/24

£50,477

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↓ −£3,807 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

7.8% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£32,699

Spend per pupil

£38,370

Income per pupil

56%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: New Road, Barking and Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 6PH
Phone: 02039176900
Head Teacher: Thomas Neave
Website: https://pathways.ekotrust.org.uk/pathways

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pathways School?: Pathways School is a free school special in Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 6–19.
How many pupils does Pathways School have?: Pathways School has 73 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Pathways School's Ofsted rating?: Pathways School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024).
How does Pathways School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Pathways School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.7 in 2025/26.
How does Pathways School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Pathways School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Pathways School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Pathways School is part of THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS.
Where is Pathways School?: Pathways School is located at New Road, Barking and Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 6PH.