SENARP Vibe Independent School, Dagenham
SENARP Vibe Independent School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 18 in Dagenham.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
SENARP Vibe Independent School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to SENARP Vibe Independent School are Endeavour House School (0.5 miles, Good); Oak House School (1.2 miles, Good); Trinity School (1.2 miles, Outstanding); and Newbridge School (1.3 miles, Outstanding).
Endeavour House SchoolOak House SchoolTrinity SchoolNewbridge School
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Goodmayes Rail Station, about 1150 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Way, 110 metres away.
Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school is expertly led by proprietors with deep knowledge of supporting pupils with autism and complex needs. Staff are highly skilled at adapting teaching and learning, with strong pastoral support through music, art and drama. Every pupil receives carefully planned, individualised support with high adult-to-pupil ratios ensuring they feel safe and cared for throughout the school day.
Key Strengths
- Well-planned, broad curriculum adapted to meet individual needs of pupils with autism and complex needs
- Experienced leadership with extensive SEND expertise and well-trained, skilled staff
- Strong safeguarding practices with multiple trained designated leads and regular staff training
- High staff-to-pupil ratios ensuring appropriate supervision and support
- Good quality premises with suitable facilities including sensory room and ICT provision
Areas for Improvement
- Website still being developed - currently only hard copies of information available
- Online admissions and attendance register system being purchased but not yet implemented
- Further integration of teaching about people with protected characteristics being considered
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with a compliant policy, four trained designated leads, regular staff training including school-specific scenarios, and appropriate action taken when concerns are reported including liaison with external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Music, art, drama, festival celebrations (Eid, Diwali, Christmas)
SENARP Vibe Independent School is a new independent special school for pupils with autism and complex needs. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all independent school standards.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with SENARP Vibe Independent School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 28
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 27 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 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
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
Special educational needs provision
SENARP Vibe Independent School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about SENARP Vibe Independent School
Does SENARP Vibe Independent School have specialist SEN provision?
SENARP Vibe Independent School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to SENARP Vibe Independent School?
SENARP Vibe Independent School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near SENARP Vibe Independent School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 27 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 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 SENARP Vibe Independent School?
SENARP Vibe Independent School is at 195-211 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)