Pathways School, Dagenham
Pathways School is a special school for pupils aged 6 to 19 in Dagenham, part of The Compass Partnership of Schools. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Pathways School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Pathways School are Hopewell School (0.7 miles, Good); Northstar Nurture School (1 mile); Oxlow Bridge School (1.2 miles); and Riverside Bridge School (1.5 miles, Good).
Hopewell SchoolNorthstar Nurture SchoolOxlow Bridge SchoolRiverside Bridge School
The trust
Pathways School is one of 28 schools run by The Compass Partnership of Schools, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 9 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 33% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 22% to a further education college and 11% to an apprenticeship.
Who goes there
97.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (57%), Mixed (27%) and Black (12%).
Almost every pupil at Pathways School has an education, health and care plan (83 of 83 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Pathways School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties: 90 places, 92 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Dagenham Dock Station, about 430 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chequers Lane, 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Pathways School issued 38 suspensions, 52.1 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
97.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Speech and language, SEMH, MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Pathways School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Pathways School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Pathways School is in Barking and Dagenham; for families living there:
Apply to Barking and Dagenham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 69
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 69 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 65 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
17 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Barking and Dagenham is 65 (the median across 68 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
83 pupils
90 places
7 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Dagenham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dagenham
Across Barking and Dagenham council
Places available
3,518
Applications
3,094
Got 1st preference
81.9%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Barking and Dagenham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
83
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pathways School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties: 90 places, 92 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
83
Total Pupils
74
Boys
9
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
6.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,775
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
41.5%
Overall absence
81.7%
Persistent absence
82
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Pathways School
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Questions parents ask about Pathways School
What are GCSE results like at Pathways School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Pathways School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.7. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Pathways School's Ofsted rating?
Pathways School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024.
What is the catchment area for Pathways School?
No fixed boundary. When Pathways School is oversubscribed, Barking and Dagenham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Pathways School?
Pathways School has around 83 pupils on roll. 98% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Pathways School have specialist SEN provision?
Pathways School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties: 90 places, 92 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Pathways School?
41.5% of sessions were missed at Pathways School in 2024/25. 81.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Pathways School?
Apply through Barking and Dagenham's coordinated admissions process, naming Pathways School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Pathways School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 69 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 65 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 17 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Barking and Dagenham is 65 (the median across 68 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Pathways School?
Pathways School is at New Road, Dagenham, RM9 6PH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)