Robert Clack School Catchment Area
Robert Clack School is a community special school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 3–18, with 3129 pupils, and a capacity of 2500 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–18
Age range
3,129
Pupils
2,500
Capacity
125%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Robert Clack School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Robert Clack 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.
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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 →Robert Clack School — School Information
- Full address
- Gosfield Road, Dagenham, RM8 1JU
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 3–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 101245
Other Special Schools in Dagenham
If Robert Clack School is oversubscribed, these special schools in Dagenham are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Robert Clack School
Is Robert Clack School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Robert Clack School currently has 3129 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 2500 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Robert Clack School? ▾
Admission to Robert Clack 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 Robert Clack School cover? ▾
Robert Clack School is a special school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, serving pupils aged 3–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Robert Clack School? ▾
Robert Clack School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.