Best Secondary Schools in Barking and Dagenham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 8 schools across Barking and Dagenham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Barking and Dagenham has 8 secondary schools, of which 5 (63%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 2 rated Good — 88% of secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham are rated Good or Outstanding overall. All Saints Catholic School and Technology College 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.

8
Total schools
5
Outstanding
63%
Outstanding rate
69.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
43.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
🥈 Riverside School
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
🥉 Jo Richardson Community School
Secondary
 Outstanding 73 View school
4. Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Secondary
 Outstanding 72 View school
5. The Warren School
Secondary
 Outstanding 69 View school
6. Greatfields School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
7. Dagenham Park CofE School
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
8. Brook Sixth Form and Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 36 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Barking and Dagenham?
There are 8 secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham, of which 5 (63%) 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 All Saints Catholic School and Technology College. 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?
63% of secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham are rated Outstanding and 25% 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.