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Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

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Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

Sandringham Road, Barking, IG11 9AG

Community school
Pupils
2,336
Ages
11-18
FSM
28.1%
Attainment 8
49.6
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jan 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.5%
Basics 9-5
49.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
38.2%
EBacc APS
4.31
EBacc 9-5
15.6%
EBacc 9-4
20.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.77
A*-A Grades
31.8%
A*-B Grades
63.7%
AAB+ %
21.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 248 students entered

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About Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is a secondary school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.6. The school has around 2,336 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Sandringham Road, Barking, IG11 9AG | More schools in Barking and Dagenham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Dec 2022 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Sept 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

What is Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College's Ofsted rating?
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College's latest exam results?
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College located?
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is a secondary school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham (IG11 9AG).
How many pupils attend Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College?
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College has around 2,336 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College with other schools?
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