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Greatfields School
Net Street, Barking, IG11 7QG, Barking and Dagenham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.4 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,224
Capacity
1,824
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 51% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. However, only 66% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction appears low, with just 20% recommending the school. The school offers a diverse learning environment for students aged 11-18, but prospective parents may want to consider these factors when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 45.6 | Bottom 49% 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%. | 66% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 48% | Top 44% 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%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★2.0
My child makes good progress
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
70%
School has high expectations
70%
Good range of subjects
60%
Progress is communicated
60%
My child is happy
40%
My child feels safe
30%
School keeps me informed
20%
School responds to concerns
20%
I'd recommend this school
20%
School supports development
20%
Behaviour is good
10%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African26.1%
Asian Bangladeshi15.1%
White Other14.2%
Asian Pakistani10.7%
White British8.7%
Asian Indian5.1%
Asian Other4.2%
Other3.6%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.53272, 0.08477 · IG11 7QG
School details
Local authorityBarking and Dagenham
RegionLondon
URN142908
School typeFree schools
Websitegreatfieldsschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Greatfields School rated by Ofsted?
Greatfields School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2019.
Is Greatfields School a good school?
Greatfields School scores 46.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 Greatfields School?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, Greatfields School receives a satisfaction score of 40% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Greatfields School in GCSEs?
Greatfields School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.6. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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