Greatfields School
Net Street, Barking, IG11 7QGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Greatfields School is a secondary school in Barking and Dagenham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 67 schools in Barking and Dagenham. It ranks 9th of 13 secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2019, report published 3 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
Greatfields School is a warm and welcoming school where pupils feel safe and are kept safe. Pupils understand the school's 'Great Expectations': to arrive on time; no mobile phone use; to follow instructions the first time; to wear correct uniform; to look after our school; and to bring the correct equipment. This helps to ensure that most pupils are ready to learn and are well motivated and focused during lessons. Pupils enjoy learning here. They typically work hard and produce work of high quality. As a result, pupils achieve well in a wide range of subjects. Staff support pupils' physical and mental health well. Pupils value the opportunities that the school offers to develop their talents and interests. Additional activities available include dance, debating and handball. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are included in all aspects of school life and are provided with the same wider opportunities. Pupils are rightly proud to receive the assembly 'shoutouts' that praise effort and hard work. Many spoke keenly of the opportunities that the school provides to prepare them for their next steps in education, employment or training. For example, the Oxbridge Programme supports older pupils with the application process to Oxford or Cambridge University.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, assessment is not used precisely to check what pupils know and remember. In these instances, some pupils, including pupils with SEND or those who are disadvantaged, do not secure the knowledge they need to tackle the intended curriculum with confidence. The school should ensure that assessment is used consistently to identify and correct misconceptions.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
172 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
56 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,248 pupils on roll, with places for 1,824
Schools near Greatfields School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 53.5 |
| Eastbury Community School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.8 |
| Al Madina School for Girls | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 50.5 |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 49.7 |
| Loxford School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 54.4 |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Gillham
- Phone
- 02039465900
- Address
- Net Street, Barking, IG11 7QG
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- URN
- 142908
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.