Greatfields School

URN: 142908 • Barking IG11 7QG

Overview

Name
Greatfields School
URN
142908
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Richard Paul (since 2025) , Executive Principal
Telephone
02039465900
Website
Visit
Address
Net Street, Barking IG11 7QG

Summary

Greatfields School, located in Barking, is a mixed secondary free school with a current enrolment of 1,224 students and a capacity of 1,824. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, with 33.3% of its pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to serving a diverse community. Greatfields emphasizes equality and partnership learning, ensuring that all students have access to a broad curriculum and extracurricular activities.

The curriculum at Greatfields includes a wide range of subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and various arts and humanities disciplines. The school also offers opportunities for personal development through careers education and enrichment activities. Support services are available for mental health, special educational needs, and online safety, ensuring that students receive the guidance they need to thrive both academically and personally.

Greatfields School actively engages with parents and the community, providing regular updates and resources through its website and social media. The school values parental involvement and encourages open communication to foster a collaborative educational experience for all students.

Key details

LA
Barking and Dagenham
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
Capacity
1824
Pupils
1224
Boys
645
Girls
579
FSM %
33.30
Open date
2016-09-07
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1224 645 579 1824 33.30
2024-09-11 1163 620 543 1824 32.50
2023-09-11 789 420 369 1824 30.50
2022-09-11 789 420 369 1824 30.50
2021-09-11 717 372 345 1824 26.90
2020-09-11 548 295 253 1824 22.60

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