Barking and Dagenham College
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | DAGENHAM ROAD RUSH GREEN ROMFORD ESSEX RM7 0XU |
| Reference Number | 130424 |
Barking and Dagenham College has made significant strides since its last inspection, moving from a 'Requires Improvement' rating to 'Good' across most areas of its provision. The college provides a calm and supportive environment that fosters learner engagement and safety, allowing students to contribute positively to their education. High-quality teaching is evident, particularly among young learners, who are achieving well and progressing to further studies or employment. Notably, adult learners are also thriving, with many gaining confidence and enhancing their career prospects through well-structured programs. However, despite these strengths, the apprenticeship program has significant room for improvement, with a concerning number of apprentices falling behind and lacking necessary support and collaboration with employers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Oct 2022 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2017 | Short inspection: |
| 22 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Mar 2005 | Reinspection |
| 24 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High-quality teaching for young learners
- A supportive and engaging learning environment
- Significant improvements in learner achievements since last inspection
- Effective support for learners with high needs
- Strong career guidance and progression opportunities for learners
Areas for Improvement
- Apprenticeships require improvement with too many apprentices behind in studies
- Insufficient employer collaboration for apprenticeship programs
- Attendance and punctuality issues in some courses
- Low achievement of merits and distinctions among learners
- Insufficient work experience opportunities for level 2 learners
| Name | Distance |
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Rush Green Primary School
Dagenham Road, Rush Green, Romford, Essex, RM7 0RL |
0.22 miles |
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Harrow Lodge Primary School
Rainsford Way, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4BP |
0.78 miles |
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Concordia Academy
Union Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 0HG |
0.83 miles |
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William Bellamy Primary School
Frizlands Lane, East, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7HX |
0.87 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4TL |
0.98 miles |
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Crowlands Primary School
London Road, Romford, RM7 9EJ |
1.05 miles |
|
Hunters Hall Primary School
Alibon Road, Hunters Hall Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8DE |
1.18 miles |
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Hylands Primary School
Granger Way, Romford, Essex, RM1 2RU |
1.27 miles |
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The Mawney Foundation School
Mawney Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 7HR |
1.27 miles |
|
John Perry Primary School
Charles Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8UR |
1.28 miles |
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Five Elms Primary School
Wood Lane, Five Elms Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5TB |
1.3 miles |
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Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base
Alibon Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8DF |
1.32 miles |
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Benhurst Primary School
Benhurst Avenue, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4QS |
1.33 miles |
|
Bep Academy
62-64 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LP |
1.4 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Connor Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5UL |
1.42 miles |
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Elm Park Primary School
South End Road, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5UA |
1.45 miles |
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Grafton Primary School
Grafton Primary School, Grafton Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 3EX |
1.46 miles |
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Scargill Infant School
Mungo Park Road, Rainham. Essex, Essex, RM13 7PL |
1.63 miles |
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Scargill Junior School
Mungo Park Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 7PL |
1.63 miles |
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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Havering Drive, Romford, Essex, RM1 4BT |
1.65 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Eastbrook School
Dagenham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7UR |
0.77 miles |
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Robert Clack School
Gosfield Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JU |
0.9 miles |
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Brook Sixth Form and Academy
Yew Tree Avenue, Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 7FN |
0.9 miles |
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All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Terling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JT |
1.01 miles |
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Hornchurch High School
Broadstone Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AJ |
1.13 miles |
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Oxlow Bridge School
100 Wantz Road, Dagenham, RM10 8PP |
1.17 miles |
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St Edward's Church of England Academy
London Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 9NX |
1.22 miles |
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Trinity School
Heathway, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7SJ |
1.22 miles |
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The Compass School
373 London Road, Romford, RM7 9NU |
1.23 miles |
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2RR |
1.38 miles |
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The Bridge
Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2RR |
1.39 miles |
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Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4YB |
1.53 miles |
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The Brittons Academy
Ford Lane, Rainham, Essex, RM13 7BB |
1.76 miles |
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The Warren School
Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6SB |
1.83 miles |
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Sanders Draper
Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6RT |
1.88 miles |
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Dagenham Park CofE School
School Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9QH |
1.96 miles |
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The Sydney Russell School
Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5QT |
1.97 miles |
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Marshalls Park Academy
Pettits Lane, Romford, Essex, RM1 4EH |
2.11 miles |
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Pathways School
New Road, Dagenham, RM9 6PH |
2.3 miles |
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The Royal Liberty School
Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM2 6HJ |
2.32 miles |