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Pathways School

Free schools special · Dagenham · RM9 6PH

Ages 6–19 · 83 pupils · Barking and Dagenham

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

1.8

Overall absence

38.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-02-20

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.97
−20+2
Attainment 81.8
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.1

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
89.0
Avg scaled score — maths
88.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence38.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)93.4%
Unauthorised15.0%
Authorised absence
23.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
34.4%
Enrolments in measure
61

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

83 pupils · 90 places

Pupils on roll
83
Boys / girls
74 / 9
School capacity
90
Capacity fill
83 / 90 (92%)
Free school meals
97.6%
FSM pupils
81
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 6–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
Academy trust
THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
Headteacher
Mr Thomas Neave

Location

Address
New Road
Postcode
RM9 6PH
Town
Dagenham
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
District
Barking and Dagenham
Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
92 on roll / 90 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 6–19, in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, 83 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 97.6%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Dagenham
43
Academies among open schools in Dagenham
14% (6)
Open schools in RM9
17
Open schools in Barking and Dagenham LA
68

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in DagenhamNear RM9

  • Marsh Green Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Dagenham · RM10 9NJ · Barking and Dagenham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM29.2%

    0.1 miles away

  • St Peter's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Dagenham · RM9 6UU · Barking and Dagenham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM28.9%

    0.3 miles away

  • Dagenham Park CofE School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Voluntary controlled school · Secondary

    Dagenham · RM10 9QH · Barking and Dagenham

    Ages 11–19

    • Att842.1
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence8.7%

    0.4 miles away

  • Beam Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Dagenham · RM10 9ED · Barking and Dagenham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM23.4%

    0.6 miles away

  • Village Infants' School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Dagenham · RM10 9JS · Barking and Dagenham

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM18.3%

    0.6 miles away

  • William Ford CofE Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Dagenham · RM10 9JS · Barking and Dagenham

    Ages 7–11

    • KS251%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM36.4%

    0.6 miles away

  • Hopewell School

    Other independent special school

    Essex · RM9 6XN · Barking and Dagenham

    Ages 5–19

    • Att85.2
    • EM5+0%

    0.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Thomas Neave
Telephone
02039176900
Website
https://pathways.ekotrust.org.uk/pathways

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