Open Free School Mixed

Pathways School

New Road, Dagenham, RM9 6PH
Part of: EKO TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
73 Pupils
90 Capacity
6–19 Age Range
97.30% FSM %
65 Boys
8 Girls
About Pathways School

Pathways School is a Not applicable Free Schools serving Dagenham and the surrounding area in Barking and Dagenham. The school for pupils aged 6–19 is part of the London region.

It has 73 pupils on roll. School capacity: 90. Current headteacher: Thomas Neave.

Information on Pathways School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools special
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Barking and Dagenham
Region London
Administrative District Barking and Dagenham
Parliamentary Constituency Dagenham and Rainham
Ward Beam
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 Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EKO TRUST
Opened 02-09-2019
UKPRN 10083762
URN 147189
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Adam Guilbert Local Governor 01/06/2024 30/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Emma Lane Local Governor 01/01/2022 31/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Thomas Neave Local Governor 01/01/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Katherine Reese Local Governor 09/11/2021 08/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Smith Local Governor 03/11/2022 02/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Mann Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment 16/05/2023 15/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lucie Baxter-Lacey Shared Local Governor - Establishment 23/09/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Bell Shared Local Governor - Establishment 21/03/2022 20/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Carle Shared Local Governor - Establishment 17/04/2024 16/04/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Denisa Catana Shared Local Governor - Establishment 28/11/2024 27/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Nadine Fontaine Shared Local Governor - Establishment 06/12/2022 05/12/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Amardeep Panesar Shared Local Governor - Establishment 21/09/2023 20/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Pathways School is a Free schools special (group: Free Schools) in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham.
Pathways School has 73 pupils, with a capacity of 90.
Pathways School caters for pupils aged 6 to 19.
The admissions policy at Pathways School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Pathways School is Mr Thomas Neave.
Pathways School is at New Road, Dagenham, RM9 6PH, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority, London.
Sixth form at Pathways School: Does not have a sixth form.
Pathways School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Thomas Neave
New Road, Dagenham, RM9 6PH
Location
Quick Summary
URN 147189
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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