Pupils
1126
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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Our number one ranked school in Barking based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Ilford County High School.
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Boys
Type
Community school
2
Riverside School is ranked second in Barking based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.
Pupils
1542
Ages
11 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Free schools
3
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
2336
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Community school
4
The school ranked at number four in our Barking league table is King Solomon High School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.
Pupils
872
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
5
Our number five ranked school in Barking based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Eastbury Community School.
Pupils
2134
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 2026
- Ilford County High School
- Riverside School
- Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
- King Solomon High School
- Eastbury Community School
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