Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Community school · Sixth form
Barking, IG11 9AG
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 34% in England
7 of 12 in Barking and Dagenham
Pupils
2,418
First preferences per place
1.18
2026/27
Absence
6.8%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | 48.6 | 49.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 47% | 51% | |
| Average English grade | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 50% | 50% | 53% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.11 | 0.02 | — |
70% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Eastbury Community School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 45% in England
- Loxford School · 0.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 14% in England
- Greatfields School · 1.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 46% in England
- Jo Richardson Community School · 1.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 37% in England
- The Sydney Russell School · 1.3 mi · Report card · Top 23% in England
- Ark Isaac Newton Academy · 1.3 mi · No rating · Top 10% in England
Best secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is in Longbridge & Barking Park (typical home £520,000, crime average).
What is Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College's Ofsted rating?
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is in the top 34% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.