Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Greatfields School

Net Street, Barking, IG11 7QG
Part of: PARTNERSHIP LEARNING (Multi-academy trust)
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Greatfields School
Barking, IG11 7QG
1,224 Pupils
1,824 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
33.30% FSM %
645 Boys
579 Girls
About Greatfields School

Greatfields School is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, in the London region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,224 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,824. Current headteacher: Richard Paul.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Barking and Dagenham
Region London
Administrative District Barking and Dagenham
Parliamentary Constituency Barking
Ward Gascoigne
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
Opened 07-09-2016
UKPRN 10056974
URN 142908
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jane Hadlow Chair of Local Governing Body 19/09/2024 19/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Neil Callaghan Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 — N/A
Mrs Hamida Ahmed Local Governor 27/01/2025 27/01/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Deborah Caleb Local Governor 06/10/2022 06/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Roger Carver Local Governor 10/10/2016 04/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Eugenia Coffie Local Governor 27/02/2025 27/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Noman Hameed Local Governor 21/03/2024 21/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Councillor Elizabeth Kangethe Local Governor 07/10/2021 07/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alan Lazell Local Governor 01/02/2025 01/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Grace Maryon Local Governor 01/10/2018 01/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Paul Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Adam Robbins Local Governor 12/11/2024 12/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Greatfields Primary School
0.13 km • Barking
Other
Gascoigne Primary School
0.26 km • Barking
Other
Northstar New School
0.47 km •
Other
Ripple Primary School
0.55 km • Barking
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
0.57 km • Barking
Other
St Margarets CofE Primary School
0.78 km • Barking
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Greatfields School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Barking, Barking and Dagenham.
Greatfields School has 1,224 pupils, with a capacity of 1,824.
Greatfields School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Greatfields School is: Non-selective.
The Executive Principal at Greatfields School is Mr Richard Paul.
Greatfields School is at Net Street, Barking, IG11 7QG, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority, London.
Sixth form at Greatfields School: Has a sixth form.
Greatfields School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Principal
Mr Richard Paul
Net Street, Barking, IG11 7QG
02039465900
greatfieldsschool.com/
Location
IG11 7QG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142908
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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