Goresbrook School

URN: 140962 • Dagenham RM9 6XW

Overview

Name
Goresbrook School
URN
140962
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Multi-faith
Admissions
Trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Megan Harris (since 2025)
Telephone
02035976666
Website
Visit
Address
Cook Road, Dagenham RM9 6XW

Summary

Goresbrook School is an all-through free school located in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, with a current enrolment of 1,036 pupils and a capacity of 1,500. The school serves a mixed-gender population and has a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals, at 30.20%. Goresbrook School is part of the United Learning group, which supports its governance and educational framework.

The school emphasizes a strong ethos and values system, aiming to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. Goresbrook offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for both academic and personal success, including a dedicated sixth form that provides tailored educational pathways. The school also places importance on teacher training and professional development, ensuring high-quality instruction.

Goresbrook School is committed to meeting the needs of all learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school's local offer outlines the support available to ensure every child can thrive within the community context of Dagenham. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.goresbrookschool.org.uk.

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Key details

LA
Barking and Dagenham
Age range
4 - 18
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1500
Pupils
1036
Boys
522
Girls
514
FSM %
30.20
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1036 522 514 1500 30.20
2024-09-11 1083 539 544 1500 31.10
2023-09-11 1067 543 524 1320 31.00
2022-09-11 1067 543 524 1320 31.00
2021-09-11 995 514 481 1320 28.00
2020-09-11 839 421 418 1320 24.90

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