Brook Sixth Form and Academy is a secondary school in Dagenham, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. The school is a university technical college and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Brook Sixth Form and Academy currently has around 237 pupils on roll, which is about 40% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 79.3% boys and 20.7% girls. Around 42.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.6%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 29.1%. white british pupils make up about 12.2% , followed by bangladeshi at 12.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Yew Tree Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 7FN |
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| School Type: | University technical college |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Barking and Dagenham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Kim Donovan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 148932 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 237 |
| Number of Boys: | 188 |
| Number of Girls: | 49 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| African | 29.10% | 69 |
| White British | 12.20% | 29 |
| Bangladeshi | 12.20% | 29 |
| Other Black | 9.30% | 22 |
| Unclassified | 8.40% | 20 |
| Other White | 8.40% | 20 |
| Pakistani | 4.20% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 9 |
| Indian | 3.80% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 2.10% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Perry Junior School Charles Road , RM10 8UR | - not rated | 719 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perry Infants' School Charles Road , RM10 8UR | - not rated | 719 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perry Primary School Charles Road , RM10 8UR | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunters Hall Primary School Alibon Road , RM10 8DE | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunters Hall Junior School Alibon Road , RM10 8DE | - not rated | 965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Sixth Form and Academy Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Road South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 0 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 163 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park Community School School Road , RM10 9QH | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brittons School and Technology College Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School New Road , RM9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Motorvations Motor Project 13 Maldon Road , RM7 0JB | - not rated | 2,639 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.