Dagenham Park CofE School
Dagenham, RM10 9QH · Barking and Dagenham · secondary school
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11th of 13 secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.4/10 against 487 of them, against 2.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.2 · 23 | 30% | 0.69 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.25 · 31 | 25% | 0.77 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.5 · 22 | 10% | 0.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dagenham Park CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.1, against a national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.25, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the DP6 Basketball Academy, DP6 Football Academy, and DP6 & BFTTA Athletics Academy.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,414 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,470. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How are the academy sports integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Dagenham Park CofE School
Overview
Dagenham Park CofE School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are happy and supported within a highly inclusive community, where they follow a carefully considered curriculum and produce work of high quality. The school fosters positive relationships, with pupils behaving well and attendance remaining high.
Strengths
- Pupils are welcomed into a "highly inclusive community" and are encouraged to be "the best version of themselves," with many taking on leadership roles.
- The curriculum is "varied and ambitious," with subjects "carefully sequenced" to help pupils build on prior learning, particularly in the sixth form.
- Teachers explain information clearly, routinely use activities to help pupils recall previous learning, and address misconceptions swiftly.
- The school prioritises pupils’ broader development through a "well-sequenced" personal, social, health and economic education curriculum and strong partnerships with local organisations.
- Staff enjoy working at the school, appreciating opportunities for professional development and well-managed workloads.
Areas to improve
- Staff should ensure they understand precisely how to adapt the curriculum to meet the different needs of pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as current adaptations sometimes hinder progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.1 |
| 2024/25 | 42.1 |
| 2025/26 | 40.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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