Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Barking and Dagenham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 67 schools across Barking and Dagenham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Barking and Dagenham has 67 primary & secondary schools, of which 10 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 52 rated Good — 93% of primary & secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Trinity School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Barking and Dagenham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

67
Total schools
10
Outstanding
15%
Outstanding rate
69.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
43.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Trinity School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Thames View Infants
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Warren Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
4. St Margarets CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
5. Riverside Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
6. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
7. All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
8. Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Furze Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Village Infants' School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Mayesbrook Park School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
12. Riverside Bridge School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
13. St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Riverside School
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
15. Henry Green Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
16. Monteagle Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
17. Ripple Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
18. Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Primary
 Good 77 View school
19. John Perry Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
20. Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base
Primary
 Good 76 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Barking and Dagenham?
There are 67 primary & secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham, of which 10 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Barking and Dagenham?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Barking and Dagenham is Trinity School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Barking and Dagenham?
Primary and secondary school applications in Barking and Dagenham are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Barking and Dagenham council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Barking and Dagenham?
15% of primary & secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham are rated Outstanding and 78% are rated Good. 88.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.