Open State Secondary Mixed

Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

Sandringham Road, Barking, IG11 9AG
2,336 Pupils
2,334 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
28.10% FSM %
1,207 Boys
1,129 Girls
About Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Barking and the surrounding area in Barking and Dagenham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the London region.

It has 2,336 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,334. Current headteacher: Tony Roe.

Information on Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Barking and Dagenham
Region London
Administrative District Barking and Dagenham
Parliamentary Constituency Barking
Ward Longbridge
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10000527
URN 101241
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Chris Hemmings Chair of Governors 16/07/2022 01/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Zaheer Ahmad Governor 28/06/2023 27/06/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Lauren Casey Governor 09/05/2025 08/05/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Joe Collins Governor 09/10/2019 08/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Paola Ferreira Governor 20/03/2018 01/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ulumma Gbayesola Governor 28/01/2025 28/01/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Linda Jennings Governor 23/05/2023 01/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Rehana Miah Governor 29/01/2026 31/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Simon Perry Governor 09/10/2019 08/10/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Natasha Plummer Governor 15/10/2024 20/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tony Roe Governor 01/09/2020 06/09/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Lisa Thomas-Brown Governor 04/12/2019 04/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Barking, Barking and Dagenham.
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College has 2,336 pupils, with a capacity of 2,334.
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is: Non-selective.
The Acting Headteacher at Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is Mr Tony Roe.
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is at Sandringham Road, Barking, IG11 9AG, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority, London.
Sixth form at Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College: Has a sixth form.
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is currently open.
Contact
Acting Headteacher
Mr Tony Roe
Sandringham Road, Barking, IG11 9AG
Location
Quick Summary
URN 101241
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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