Dagenham Park CofE School, Dagenham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Dagenham Park is a warm, inclusive school where pupils thrive academically and personally. The school has significantly improved its curriculum to be more ambitious and varied, and provides excellent support to help every pupil progress. Staff are committed to preparing all students well for their next stage, whether university, employment, or training.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive culture where all pupils feel welcomed and supported, with many taking on leadership roles
- Well-sequenced curriculum that has been substantially improved, helping pupils make progress and produce high-quality work
- Effective behaviour systems and high attendance due to strong expectations and close family partnerships
- Comprehensive pastoral support including careers advice, university visits, and tailored preparation for next steps
- Caring approach to supporting pupils with SEND through their educational pathways
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum not always sufficiently adapted to meet the needs of a small number of pupils with SEND, hindering their progress
- Published examination results do not yet reflect the improved progress current pupils are making through the new curriculum
- Staff need clearer understanding of how to adapt teaching to address different pupil needs and starting points
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear systems in place and staff demonstrating strong understanding of procedures.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme with expeditions, sewing club, hip-hop club, educational visits to universities, art galleries, theatres and places of worship, junior leadership team, sports leaders programme, equalities group events, careers fair
Dagenham Park CofE School has maintained good standards following its previous inspection. Pupils are happy, well-behaved, and benefit from a carefully considered curriculum with strong support from staff in this highly inclusive community.
At a Glance
42.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
34 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
19.9
Avg class size
71
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,414 pupils
1,470 capacity
56 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Dagenham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Dagenham
Admissions Demand - Barking and Dagenham
Places available
3,540
Applications
2,982
Got 1st preference
87.0%
Got preferred school
97.8%
Secondary admissions across Barking and Dagenham (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.78212%
Overall absence
22.98232%
Persistent absence
1,301
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Dagenham Park CofE School
Marsh Green Primary School
William Ford CofE Junior School
Village Infants' School
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
The Leys Primary School
Beam Primary School
Godwin Primary School
Newtons Primary School
Parsloes Primary School
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