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Goresbrook School
Cook Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6XW, Barking and Dagenham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.1 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,036
Capacity
1,500
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Faith
Multi-faith
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this all-through school excels in providing quality education, reflected in its impressive GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.6, placing it in the top 14% nationally. A notable 77% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 4% reach the higher standard at KS2. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 74% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 55.6 | Top 14% 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%. | 77% | Top 21% 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%. | 64% | Top 13% 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%. | 75% | Top 9% 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%. | 54% | Top 9% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | No UK data |
Parent View (98 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child feels safe
85%
My child makes good progress
84%
Good range of subjects
83%
Behaviour is good
83%
School has high expectations
81%
Progress is communicated
80%
My child is happy
77%
School keeps me informed
74%
I'd recommend this school
74%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African30.7%
White British15.6%
White Other13.0%
Asian Pakistani8.9%
Asian Bangladeshi8.4%
Mixed Other3.2%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Other2.4%
Asian Indian2.2%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.53266, 0.13055 · RM9 6XW
School details
Local authorityBarking and Dagenham
RegionLondon
URN140962
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.goresbrookschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Goresbrook School rated by Ofsted?
Goresbrook School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Goresbrook School a good school?
Goresbrook School scores 92.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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 Goresbrook School?
Based on 98 Ofsted Parent View responses, Goresbrook School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Goresbrook School in GCSEs?
Goresbrook School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.6. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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