Schools across Barking and Dagenham
Local authority · 68 schools across 5 towns
68
44 primary · 8 secondary
46,055
86% capacity used
14
7 outstanding · 7 good
53,462
7,407 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
76.0%
KS2 Maths
75.0%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
4,978 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,384 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.4%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.0%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
59
2024/25
Absence trend across Barking and Dagenham schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
27%
Plans Issued
500
Assessment Requests
639
Tribunal Cases
8
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
233
Lodged
(5.0%)
99
Heard
9
Successful
(9%)
Primary (infant classes)
96
Lodged
(2.6%)
45
Heard
2
Successful
(4%)
Secondary
103
Lodged
(2.6%)
62
Heard
6
Successful
(10%)
Total
336
Lodged
(3.9%)
161
Heard
15
Successful
(9%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.