The Best Schools In Barking Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Barking. These top schools near Barking are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Barking and see the best and worst performing schools

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Ilford County High School

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Our number one ranked school in Barking based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Ilford County High School.

Pupils

1138

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Boys

Type

Community school

Riverside School

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Riverside School is ranked second in Barking based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils

1417

Ages

11 - 19

Gender

Mixed

Type

Free schools

Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

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At number 3 in the best schools in Barking based on our authoritative ranking is Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College.

Pupils

2323

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

Community school

Greatfields School

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The school ranked at number four in our Barking league table is Greatfields School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils

1163

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

Free schools

Eastbury Community School

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Our number five ranked school in Barking based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Eastbury Community School.

Pupils

2160

Ages

3 - 19

Gender

Mixed

Type

Community school

Top 5 best performing schools in Barking and their catchment areas in Barking ranked by School Guide in 2025

Ilford County High School
Riverside School
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Greatfields School
Eastbury Community School

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The Best Schools In Barking Rated & Reviewed

Ilford County High School

Riverside School

Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

Greatfields School

Eastbury Community School

Top 5 best performing schools in Barking and their catchment areas in Barking ranked by School Guide in 2025

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