Eastbrook School is a all-through school in Dagenham, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. 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.

Eastbrook School currently has around 1198 pupils on roll, which is about 45% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 37.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 38 pupils.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 23%. african pupils make up about 18.9% , followed by other white at 15.4%

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 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 48% who stay in school sixth forms and 31% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Dagenham Road, Dagenham, RM10 7UR
Website: www.eastbrookschool.org
Telephone: 02037803609
School Type: Community school
Education phase: All-through
Local authority: Barking and Dagenham
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Tony Roe
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 101243

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 07/12/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 2638
Number of Pupils: 1198
Number of Boys: 604
Number of Girls: 594

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 36.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British23.00%275
African18.90%226
Other White15.40%184
Bangladeshi10.30%123
Pakistani6.00%72
Other Asian4.10%49
Other Mixed3.80%45
Other Black3.60%43
Indian2.80%33
White and Black Caribbean2.50%30
Other (any other ethnic group)2.20%26
Unclassified1.60%19
White and Black African1.50%18
White and Asian1.40%17
Caribbean1.40%17
Gypsy/Roma1.20%14
Chinese0.30%4
Irish0.30%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (2.5)
Writing: Well Above Average (4.2)
Maths: Average (-1.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
59%
Town average
60%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
14%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.9
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
104.9
Local authority average
104.8
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.46)
Of the 192 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 142 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.46
Town average
0.09
Local authority average
-0.05
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
34%
Town average
39%
Local authority average
40%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
32%
Town average
49%
Local authority average
44%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
36.3
Town average
47.6
Local authority average
46.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.2
Town average
4.1
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
91%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hunters Hall Primary School
Alibon Road , RM10 8DE
3out of 4 746 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hunters Hall Junior School
Alibon Road , RM10 8DE
- not rated 746 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hunters Hall Infants' School
Rockwell Road , RM10 8JA
- not rated 809 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base
Alibon Road , RM10 8DF
3out of 4 1,059 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Richard Alibon Junior School
Alibon Road , RM10 8DF
- not rated 1,059 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 594 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Elutec
Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN
- not rated 751 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Bishop Ward School
Wood Lane , RM8 1JT
- not rated 1,656 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT
4out of 4 1,656 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Dagenham Park CofE School
School Road , RM10 9QH
3out of 4 2,149 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barking and Dagenham College
Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU
- not rated 1,347 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eastbrook School
Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Robert Clack School
Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU
3out of 4 1,547 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Sydney Russell School
Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT
3out of 4 2,373 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oxlow Bridge School
Wantz Rd ,
- not rated 738 yd Free schools special Yes Mixed More About School
Trinity School
Heathway , RM10 7SJ
4out of 4 1,145 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Bentry School
Heathway , RM10 7SJ
- not rated 1,220 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Havering Motorvations Motor Project
13 Maldon Road , RM7 0JB
- not rated 2,162 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
SHC School
St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT
- not rated 2,579 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.