The Warren School

About The Warren School

The Warren School is an academy sponsor led in Romford, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,374 pupils on roll. It is part of LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 May 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.4 (2025/26). 29.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 40.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Barking and Dagenham →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,374 / 1,380 (100%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 May 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Whalebone Lane North, Romford, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6SB

Phone

02082704500

Head Teacher

Jennifer Ashe

Website

http://www.thewarrenschool.net

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Warren School?

The Warren School is an academy sponsor led in Romford, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Warren School have?

The Warren School has 1,374 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Warren School's Ofsted rating?

The Warren School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 May 2024).

How does The Warren School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Warren School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.4 in 2025/26.

Is The Warren School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Warren School is part of LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED.

Where is The Warren School?

The Warren School is located at Whalebone Lane North, Romford, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6SB.