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The Warren School Catchment Area

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

The Warren School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Romford, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1374 pupils, and a capacity of 1380 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,374

Pupils

1,380

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

The Warren School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Warren School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Barking and Dagenham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

The Warren School — School Information

Full address
Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6SB
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
30.3% of pupils
DfE URN
141178

Other Secondary Schools in Romford

If The Warren School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Romford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Warren School

Is The Warren School oversubscribed?

The Warren School is operating close to its capacity of 1380 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Warren School?

Admission to The Warren 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 The Warren School cover?

The Warren School is a secondary school in Romford, 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 The Warren School?

The Warren School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.