Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

Sandringham Road, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 9AG

Outstanding

Inspected 31 January 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

48.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

2,336

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is a community school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 2,336 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 January 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.7 (2025/26). 25.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Barking and Dagenham →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 2,336 / 2,420 (97%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 31 January 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

25.8%

Free school meals

25%

EAL

4.3%

SEN support

7.4%

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.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

48.7

Attainment 8

354 pupils

52.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

68.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

148 students

21.6%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

75%

To higher education

18%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

93%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.8%

Overall absence

19.1%

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.

159.57

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.2 vs 2023/24

15.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

26.07

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

£53,315

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£616 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

16.79

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +7.8 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.

£8,882

Spend per pupil

£8,883

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: Sandringham Road, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 9AG
Phone: 02039677030
Acting Headteacher: Tony Roe
Website: http://www.barkingabbeyschool.co.uk/

Teaching Jobs

Site / Catering

School Cleaner

PermanentPart time£16.19 - £16.43 Hourly

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TeacherFrench

Teacher of French

PermanentPart time£40,317 - £62,496 · · ECT/MPS/UPS

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

Admin / HR

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

PermanentPart time£24,710 - £25,063 · · Scale 3 (Pt 5-6, £30,408-£30,843 full time) Prorated salary range is likely to be approx. £24,710 - £25,063, (dependant on experience, weeks per year and continuous service). Based on working 35 hours per week, Term time only

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

Teacher

General Classroom Teacher

PermanentFull time£28,343 · · UQT/MPS

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

Support Staff

Director of Basketball Academy

PermanentFull time£47,262 - £50,676 · · Permanent, Full Time

Closes 13 Nov 2026View & apply

Site / Catering

Casual Site Officer (across Barking Abbey and Eastbrook School)

PermanentPart time£18.41 - £19.23 Hourly · · Scale 5 (£17.82 Per Hour)

Closes 30 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College?: Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is a community school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College have?: Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College has 2,336 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College's Ofsted rating?: Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 January 2024).
How does Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.7 in 2025/26.
Where is Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College?: Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is located at Sandringham Road, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 9AG.

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