Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Catchment Area
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is a community secondary school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 2336 pupils, and a capacity of 2334 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
2,336
Pupils
2,334
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College?
The catchment area for Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is the geographic zone Barking and Dagenham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Barking and Dagenham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College are allocated by Barking and Dagenham using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Barking and Dagenham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Barking and Dagenham catchment area documents →Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College: at or above its 2334 place limit
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College has a published admission number of 2334 places. 2336 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 2334 places. Barking and Dagenham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.1% of pupils at Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Barking and Dagenham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Barking and Dagenham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Barking and Dagenham school admissions →
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College: School Information
- Full address
- Sandringham Road, Barking, IG11 9AG
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 101241
Other Secondary Schools in Barking
If Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Barking are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
What is the catchment area for Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College? ▾
The catchment area for Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is the geographic zone Barking and Dagenham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Barking and Dagenham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College currently has 2336 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 2334 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College? ▾
Admission to Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is managed by Barking and Dagenham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College cover? ▾
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is a secondary school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College? ▾
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.