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Eastbury Community School

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

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location_onBarking, IG11 9UW

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

2,160

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Attainment 8

44.8

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Barking and Dagenham

#1,771 of 3,216 nationally

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Eastbury Community School is a Community school secondary school in Barking, serving ages 3-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Eastbury Community School is a community school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, admitting pupils aged 3-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 2,134 pupils on roll, of whom 31% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8, placing the school #10 in Barking and Dagenham and #1,771 of 3,216 nationally. 38.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 18% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #2 of 13 primaries in Barking and Dagenham and #170 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 34.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.16 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.4 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

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

38.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.1%

Entering EBacc5.50%

EBacc APS3.53

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6.40%

EBacc APS3.7

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS3.61

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.8

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.92

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.87

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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

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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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

-0.16

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Students

120

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.4%

Achieving A*–A12.1%

Achieving A*–B34.4%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate99.2%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

125

Retention rate99.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

115

Retention rate99.10%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

109

Retention rate96.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

84%

LA 65%

Reading89% LA 76%

Writing87% LA 72%

Maths91% LA 75%

Read SS

110

Maths SS

110

GPS SS

113

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

73%

LA 62%England 61%

Reading83% LA 73% · Eng 74%

Writing80% LA 71% · Eng 72%

Maths86% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

57%

LA 59%England 60%

Reading68% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Writing77% LA 69% · Eng 71%

Maths68% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.0

Read

LA 0.0

-2.6 to 0.7

1.4

Write

LA 0.0

-0.2 to 3.0

0.0

Maths

LA 0.8

-1.6 to 1.5

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

19 March 2024

Inspection Report

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11 July 2018

Inspection Report

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16 January 2013

Inspection Report

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21 September 2011

Inspection Report

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07 July 2010

Inspection Report

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07 November 2008

Inspection Report

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16 May 2007

Inspection Report

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14 October 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-07-11

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-01-16

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.4%(9 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,134 pupils. During this period, there were 9 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,134	9	0.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,119	8	0.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,163	11	0.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,160	9	0.4%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,157	10	0.5%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,172	8	0.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,160	5	0.2%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,152	9	0.4%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,133	10	0.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,136	12	0.6%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,128	8	0.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	2,069	10	0.5%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	2,075	7	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,082	17	0.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	2,042	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	2,042	13	0.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	2,051	18	0.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,942	13	0.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,943	7	0.4%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,918	18	0.9%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,875	8	0.4%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,864	8	0.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,871	7	0.4%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,818	12	0.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,827	17	0.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,780	20	1.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 82 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 58 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 45 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Hearing Impairment 22 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

64.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

69.0%Positive

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

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree15%

agree38%

disagree24%

strongly disagree16%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree24%

agree36%

disagree24%

strongly disagree15%

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

strongly agree18%

agree22%

disagree15%

strongly disagree28%

don't know2%

not applicable15%

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

yes28%

no72%

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

strongly agree24%

agree18%

disagree6%

strongly disagree49%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree15%

agree35%

disagree23%

strongly disagree19%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree40%

disagree19%

strongly disagree14%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree22%

agree34%

disagree28%

strongly disagree15%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree24%

agree50%

disagree15%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree24%

agree50%

disagree12%

strongly disagree13%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree15%

agree26%

disagree24%

strongly disagree25%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes48%

no52%

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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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All Saints Catholic School and Technology College

Goresbrook School

Riverside School

The Sydney Russell School

Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

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