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Greatfields School

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

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

967

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Attainment 8

45.6

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Barking and Dagenham

#1,628 of 3,216 nationally

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Greatfields School is a Free schools secondary school in Barking, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Greatfields School is a free schools in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of PARTNERSHIP LEARNING. The school has approximately 1,224 pupils on roll, of whom 37% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.6, placing the school #9 in Barking and Dagenham and #1,628 of 3,216 nationally. 41.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 34.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.19 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 7 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

41.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.1%

Entering EBacc47.70%

EBacc APS4.07

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56.60%

EBacc APS3.98

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.40

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc79%

EBacc APS4.28

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS4.51

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

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

-0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.5%

Achieving A*–A12.9%

Achieving A*–B34.1%

VA Banding Below average

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.3

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 October 2024

Inspection Report

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04 June 2019

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2019-06-04

S5 Inspection 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

4.8%per term

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.1%(38 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

7pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,224 pupils. During this period, there were 59 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.8%, 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)	1,224	59	4.8%	7.3%	7
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,223	51	4.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,164	62	5.3%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,163	32	2.8%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,165	26	2.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	985	26	2.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	967	18	1.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	967	18	1.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	799	11	1.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	789	16	2.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	794	17	2.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	721	19	2.6%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	717	4	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	719	19	2.6%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	548	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	548	17	3.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	549	15	2.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	351	9	2.6%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	347	7	2.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	343	8	2.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	202	5	2.5%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	203	4	2.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	201	3	1.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	106	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	101	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	100	0	0.0%	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 73 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 35 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 21 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 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.

70.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

74.0%Positive

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

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree30%

disagree30%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree40%

agree23%

disagree23%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree13%

agree30%

disagree27%

strongly disagree10%

not applicable20%

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.

strongly agree43%

agree37%

disagree10%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree47%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree30%

agree50%

disagree7%

don't know13%

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

strongly agree40%

agree43%

disagree17%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree27%

agree30%

disagree17%

strongly disagree10%

don't know17%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes63%

no37%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

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.

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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