Greatfields School
Barking, IG11 7QG · Barking and Dagenham · secondary school
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9th 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 — 7.5/10 against 676 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 44.5 · 49 | 30% | 1.46 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.3 · 73 | 25% | 1.82 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.8 · 49 | 10% | 0.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Greatfields School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.3 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, basketball, athletics, netball, handball, rugby, cricket, badminton, and dance clubs. Trips include visits to Studio 3 Arts, The Wizard of Oz, and The Colin Pond Awards Evening. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,248 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,824. 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 maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Greatfields School
Overview
Greatfields School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a "warm and welcoming school where pupils feel safe and are kept safe," with students who are "well motivated and focused during lessons." Leaders have an accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas requiring further development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "typically ambitious and well sequenced," helping pupils to "revisit and embed important ideas" and achieve highly in national examinations.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use it effectively, while providing appropriate adaptations so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "learn the same curriculum as their peers."
- There is a "culture of respect" with high expectations for behaviour; most pupils are "well behaved, respectful and considerate."
- Staff support pupils’ physical and mental health well, and an effective careers programme helps pupils make "well-informed decisions about their next steps."
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not always used precisely to check what pupils know; the school should ensure that assessment is used "consistently to identify and correct misconceptions" so that all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, secure the knowledge needed for the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.3 |
| 2024/25 | 45.6 |
| 2025/26 | 45.8 |
| 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
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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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