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Eastbrook School Catchment Area

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

Eastbrook School is a community special school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 1198 pupils, and a capacity of 2638 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.

4-19

Age range

1,198

Pupils

2,638

Capacity

45%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Eastbrook School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Eastbrook School?

Eastbrook School is a special school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Barking and Dagenham allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Admission to Eastbrook School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Barking and Dagenham assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement. Catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

For more information on how Barking and Dagenham assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

Find Barking and Dagenham catchment area documents →

Eastbrook School: 2638 places, 45% filled: places available

Eastbrook School has a published admission number of 2638 places. 1198 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 45%. At 45% full, the school currently has headroom below its 2638 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 37.2% of pupils at Eastbrook School 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.

Eastbrook School: School Information

Full address
Dagenham Road, Dagenham, RM10 7UR
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Special
Age range
4-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
37.2% of pupils
DfE URN
101243

Other Special Schools in Dagenham

If Eastbrook School is oversubscribed, these special schools in Dagenham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest special schools by distance

These are the special schools closest to Eastbrook School 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Eastbrook School

What is the catchment area for Eastbrook School?

Eastbrook School is a special school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Barking and Dagenham allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Is Eastbrook School oversubscribed?

Eastbrook School has a capacity of 2638 places and currently has 1198 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barking and Dagenham.

What is the admissions policy for Eastbrook School?

Admission to Eastbrook School 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 Eastbrook School cover?

Eastbrook School is a special school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Eastbrook School?

Eastbrook School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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