The Warren School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Outstanding

Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6SBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Warren 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 7th of 13 secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 May 2024, report published 16 June 2024

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

205 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score47.6

47.6, 1.5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths44.9%

44.9%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths71.2%

71.2%, 6.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc67.3%

67.3%, 26.8 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.28

4.28, 0.19 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

78 students

Average point score per A level entry33.40

33.40, 1.6 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,392 pupils on roll, with places for 1,380

Eligible for free school meals29.1%

29.1%, 2.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language40.9%

40.9%, 19.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.4%

13.4%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Warren School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Edward's Church of England Academy	0.6 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 44.1
Chadwell Heath Academy	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 53.7
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 56.1
Atam Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 57.2
Robert Clack School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 50.5

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Ms Jessica McQuaid
Phone: 02082704500
Website: thewarrenschool.net (opens in a new tab)
Address: Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6SB
Local authority: Barking and Dagenham
URN: 141178

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.