Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

URN: 101241 • Barking IG11 9AG

Overview

Name
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
URN
101241
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
80.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tony Roe (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
Telephone
02039677030
Website
Visit
Address
Sandringham Road, Barking IG11 9AG

Summary

Barking Abbey School, located in Barking, is a mixed community secondary school with a capacity of 2,334 students and currently serves 2,336 pupils. As a Specialist Sports and Humanities College, the school emphasizes both academic excellence and sporting achievement, providing a diverse curriculum that includes subjects ranging from the arts to sciences. The school aims to foster a well-rounded education, encouraging students to excel in both their studies and extracurricular activities.

The school promotes a strong ethos of character education and British values, ensuring that students develop not only academically but also socially and emotionally. Support systems are in place, including provisions for students with special educational needs and a focus on mental well-being through initiatives like the Strong Minds programme. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various events and resources available on the school’s website.

Barking Abbey School also offers a range of sports academies, including basketball, dance, football, and netball, which provide students with opportunities to pursue their athletic interests alongside their academic studies. The school is committed to inclusivity and strives to create an environment where all students can thrive.

Key details

LA
Barking and Dagenham
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
2334
Pupils
2336
Boys
1207
Girls
1129
FSM %
28.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-01
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 2336 1207 1129 2334 28.10
2024-09-11 2323 1213 1110 2334 25.00
2023-09-11 2316 1209 1107 2334 21.50
2022-09-11 2316 1209 1107 2334 21.50
2021-09-11 2198 1145 1053 2132 17.40
2020-09-11 2075 1072 1003 2132 14.70

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