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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Barking Area

Schools whose postal address is in Barking, London. Explore 5 secondary schools in Barking. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Riverside School, Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College, and Al Madina School for Girls. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Barking

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Barking27%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Barking49.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Barking49%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Barking4.4

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Barking8.6/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Barking

27%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Barking

49.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Barking

49%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Barking

4.4vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Barking

8.6/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Barking

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