Dagenham Park CofE SchoolSchool Road , Dagenham

Dagenham Park CofE School, based in Dagenham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Dagenham Park CofE School currently has around 1458 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.3% boys and 45.7% girls. Around 40.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 22.3%. white british pupils make up about 21.8% , followed by other white at 16.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 38% who stay in school sixth forms and 42% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .