Goresbrook School Catchment Area
Goresbrook School is a free s special school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 4–18, with 1036 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.
4–18
Age range
1,036
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
69%
Fill rate
Goresbrook School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Goresbrook 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 →Goresbrook School — School Information
- Full address
- Cook Road, Dagenham, RM9 6XW
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 4–18 years
- Religious character
- Multi-faith
- Free school meals
- 30.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140962
Other Special Schools in Dagenham
If Goresbrook School is oversubscribed, these special schools in Dagenham are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Goresbrook School
Is Goresbrook School oversubscribed? ▾
Goresbrook School has a capacity of 1500 places and currently has 1036 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barking and Dagenham.
What is the admissions policy for Goresbrook School? ▾
Goresbrook School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Barking and Dagenham before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Goresbrook School cover? ▾
Goresbrook School is a special school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, serving pupils aged 4–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.