How many independent schools are there in Barking and Dagenham?

There are 5 independent schools in Barking and Dagenham, including prep schools (ages 4–13) and senior schools. Each is inspected by Ofsted or ISI and results are shown in this guide.

What is the difference between prep and senior independent schools?

Prep (preparatory) schools educate children from ages 4 to 13 and prepare them for entrance exams to senior schools. Senior schools typically cover ages 11 or 13 to 18 and offer GCSEs and A-levels.

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Private & Independent Schools in Barking and Dagenham

There are 5 independent schools in Barking and Dagenham, sorted by inspection quality ratings.

Barking and Dagenham is home to 5 independent schools, ranging from prep schools to senior colleges. The area also has 52 state-funded schools for families exploring all options.

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Senior Independent Schools

5 schools

Senior independent schools typically start at 11+ or 13+ and go through to sixth form.

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Northstar New School

IndependentSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

Ofsted Outstanding

21 pupilsAges 7-16

SEN Unit

Outstanding

Al Madina School for Girls

IndependentSecondary

98 pupilsAges 11-16

SEN Unit

Good

Hopewell School

IndependentSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

49 pupilsAges 5-19

SEN Unit

Good

Northstar Nurture School

IndependentSpecial School

Ages 7-16

Independent

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IndependentSpecial School

Ages 7-18

Independent

Schools in Barking and Dagenham

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Private & Independent Schools in Barking and Dagenham

There are 5 independent schools in Barking and Dagenham, sorted by inspection quality ratings.

Barking and Dagenham is home to 5 independent schools, ranging from prep schools to senior colleges. The area also has 52 state-funded schools for families exploring all options.

5independent schools

0prep schools

5senior schools

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Senior Independent Schools

5 schools

Senior independent schools typically start at 11+ or 13+ and go through to sixth form.

Sort by distance from your home

Northstar New School

IndependentSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

Ofsted Outstanding

21 pupilsAges 7-16

SEN Unit

Outstanding

Al Madina School for Girls

IndependentSecondary

98 pupilsAges 11-16

SEN Unit

Good

Hopewell School

IndependentSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

49 pupilsAges 5-19

SEN Unit

Good

Northstar Nurture School

IndependentSpecial School

Ages 7-16

Independent

SENARP Vibe Independent School

IndependentSpecial School

Ages 7-18

Independent

Schools in Barking and Dagenham

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