Best 3 Secondary schools in Barking – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College (Secondary) in Barking; Riverside School (Secondary) in Barking; Greatfields School (Secondary) in Barking — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College, Riverside School and Greatfields School. They are secondary phase and community school and free schools type located around Barking, Essex and Barking. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College), published Mar 2024. The lowest is 2 (Greatfields School), published Jul 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,700, combined total ≈ 5,100, typical FSM 30–35%, range 25–30%–30–35%; all within the Partnership Learning trust.

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Attribute	Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College IG11 9AG	Riverside School IG11 0FU	Greatfields School IG11 7QG
Phase / Type	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Free schools
Location	Barking Essex IG11 9AG	Barking Essex IG11 0FU	Barking IG11 7QG
Latest Ofsted	1 4 Mar 2024	1 17 Nov 2022	2 3 Jul 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 2,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	2334	1824	1824
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Barking and Dagenham (301)	Partnership Learning	Partnership Learning
Website	www.barkingabbeyschool.co.uk	secondary.riversidecampus.com	greatfieldsschool.com
Telephone	02039677030	02039465888	02039465900
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

IG11 9AG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Barking
Essex
IG11 9AG
Ofsted: 1 4 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 2,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Barking and Dagenham (301)
Website: www.barkingabbeyschool.co.uk
Telephone: 02039677030

Riverside School

IG11 0FU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Barking
Essex
IG11 0FU
Ofsted: 1 17 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Partnership Learning
Website: secondary.riversidecampus.com
Telephone: 02039465888

Greatfields School

IG11 7QG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Barking
IG11 7QG
Ofsted: 2 3 Jul 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Partnership Learning
Website: greatfieldsschool.com
Telephone: 02039465900

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.