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Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Sandringham Road, Barking IG11 9AG
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Barking and Dagenham). It has about 2,320 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2024 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Progress and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Admissions and Environment.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is roughly average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Moderate learning difficulty |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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