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.

Total schools

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.