Abbey, Barking and Dagenham: Schools
Schools
Abbey's got a solid line-up of local schools — 7 in total, mostly state-funded primaries with 2 secondary options. The Ofsted ratings are strong, with several marked Good and a couple showing real improvement.
St Margarets C of E Primary is right here in the neighbourhood and stands out. Inspectors noted it had "improved significantly" in March 2025, which is a strong signal for families. St Joseph's Catholic Primary is also rated Good and improving. Eighty-three per cent of pupils met expected standards in reading, writing and maths — well above the national average.
For secondary education, you've got Greatfields School and Eastbury Community School nearby. Both are state-funded and holding steady, with Ofsted confirming standards are maintained at each.
Source: Ofsted inspection reports
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- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademyMixedRoman CatholicCapacity: 420Ages 3-11Ofsted: Good83% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Barking, IG11 7AR+44 20 8270 6474
- St Margarets C of E Primary SchoolAcademyMixedAnglicanCapacity: 420Ages 3-11Improved significantly · Mar 202589% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Barking, IG11 8AS+44 20 8594 4003st-margarets-barking.org.uk
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