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Eastbrook School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Tony Roe

location_onDagenham, RM10 7UR

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2021

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Students

1,158

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Attainment 8

37.2

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Barking and Dagenham

#2,865 of 3,216 nationally

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Eastbrook School is a Community school secondary school in Dagenham, serving ages 4-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Eastbrook School is a community school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, admitting pupils aged 4-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,198 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.2, placing the school #13 in Barking and Dagenham and #2,865 of 3,216 nationally. 30.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 3% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #27 of 13 primaries in Barking and Dagenham and #4,247 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 6 A-level subjects. 31.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 6.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.31 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2021. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

37.2

Grade 5+ E&M

30.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.7%

Entering EBacc23.10%

EBacc APS3.14

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26.50%

EBacc APS3.02

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS3.17

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.23

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.76

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS2.9

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.02

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.31

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A6.9%

Achieving A*–B31.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate76.9%

A-level subjects offered6

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.92

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Students

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

65%

LA 65%

Reading84% LA 76%

Writing77% LA 72%

Maths68% LA 75%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

71%

LA 62%England 61%

Reading71% LA 73% · Eng 74%

Writing71% LA 71% · Eng 72%

Maths77% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

59%

LA 59%England 60%

Reading86% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Writing79% LA 69% · Eng 71%

Maths62% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.5

Read

LA 0.0

0.1 to 5.0

4.2

Write

LA 0.0

1.9 to 6.5

-1.4

Maths

LA 0.8

-3.7 to 0.8

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 65%England 65%

Reading-% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 77% · Eng 78%

Maths-% LA 78% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.2

Write

LA 0.2

Maths

LA 0.8

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 65%

Reading-% LA 73%

Writing-% LA 77%

Maths-% LA 77%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.3

Write

LA 0.6

Maths

LA 1.0

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 December 2021

Inspection Report

Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,198	25	2.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,194	22	1.8%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,194	43	3.6%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,182	55	4.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,200	83	6.9%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,174	92	7.8%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,158	37	3.2%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,163	55	4.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,032	82	7.9%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,009	39	3.9%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,044	26	2.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,099	37	3.4%	3.6%	3
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,103	14	1.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,099	22	2.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,190	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,190	28	2.4%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,249	55	4.4%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,153	78	6.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,151	138	12.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,195	96	8.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,059	29	2.7%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,051	21	2.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,060	25	2.4%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	990	15	1.5%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	969	31	3.2%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	994	25	2.5%	3.1%	0

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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