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Barking and Dagenham School Catchment Areas

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Schools in Barking and Dagenham split across 44 primaries and 8 secondaries, with catchment boundaries set afresh each admissions cycle by the council's school admissions team.

School density is highest in Dagenham and Barking — parents in other parts of Barking and Dagenham should check the exact distance-offered figure from the previous year before banking on proximity alone.

Selective schools are part of the mix in Barking and Dagenham — for those applying to grammar schools, a selective admissions test is required in addition to the standard admissions process.

67 total 44 primary 8 secondary 5 areas

Barking and Dagenham Catchment Area Documents

Official admissions policies and catchment boundary maps for Barking and Dagenham schools are published annually.

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Schools in Dagenham

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Schools in Barking

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