2026 Best Sixth Form Schools in Barking and Dagenham Area

Barking and Dagenham sixth form schools see 19% of students achieve A*/A grades at A-Level, with 49% achieving A*/A/B grades, while working to close the gap with England averages of 25% and 50% respectively. Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College, Riverside School, and Jo Richardson Community School are among the top-performing options, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 9/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.7/10 (Excellent). With 13 sixth form schools serving the borough, students across Barking, Dagenham, and Becontree have access to comprehensive post-16 education with strong local community ties and improving academic pathways. Filter by FMS Inspection Score or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.