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Dagenham Park CofE School
School Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9QH, Barking and Dagenham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.2 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,458
Capacity
1,470
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.1, placing it in the top 70% of schools nationally. While 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, it's worth noting that only 34% reach grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 68% recommending the school, and a commendable 84% of students progress to university, though only 12% attend top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 34% | Bottom 25% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 24% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 42% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 84% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 101 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School has high expectations
77%
My child feels safe
71%
Behaviour is good
71%
My child makes good progress
68%
I'd recommend this school
68%
Progress is communicated
68%
My child is happy
65%
School keeps me informed
62%
School supports development
62%
School responds to concerns
35%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African22.3%
White British21.8%
White Other16.8%
Asian Bangladeshi10.2%
Asian Pakistani4.9%
Asian Other2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Indian2.1%
Other1.7%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.53447, 0.15584 · RM10 9QH
School details
Local authorityBarking and Dagenham
RegionLondon
URN136028
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.dagenhampark.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Dagenham Park CofE School rated by Ofsted?
Dagenham Park CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2016.
Is Dagenham Park CofE School a good school?
Dagenham Park CofE School scores 20.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dagenham Park CofE School?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dagenham Park CofE School receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Dagenham Park CofE School in GCSEs?
Dagenham Park CofE School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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