Goresbrook School
Barking and Dagenham, United Kingdom
About Goresbrook School
Goresbrook School is unique; we are unashamedly ambitious for our pupils and we hope our academic achievements to be amongst some of the best in the country. Goresbrook is one of the top 2% of schools in the UK and recently rated ‘Outstanding’ across all six categories in October 2024.
As an all through school, we offer students the opportunity complete their entire educational journey with us, joining us aged three and leaving aged eighteen. Our school is built on a formula of high expectations, a relentless focus on standards and a belief that every young person, regardless of background or circumstance, can succeed.
Our calm and purposeful atmosphere allows student learning to be at the centre of all that we do and we are committed to ensuring that students high-quality classroom experience is matched with enriching extra-curricular opportunities. We aim to ensure that all our students leave us with the real option to succeed at a top university, the skills to excel in a career of their choice and go on to live happy and fulfilling lives rich with altruism whilst also having the cultural and spiritual awareness to be generous and enriching members of society.
Our values of Growth, Belief and Team are the central pillars of our school culture and encapsulate the behaviours we see in our young people. Beyond the classroom, the culture at Goresbrook is one of community.
Ofsted Report
The inspectors were full of praise for pupils, noting that they show “high levels of commitment to their studies” and that they “value the excellent education they are receiving”. This means that all pupils, including those with SEND, “achieve exceptionally well” and “flourish” at the school. Importantly, the inspectors were equally impressed by pupils’ mature and respectful attitudes. They note that they “enjoy being part of this diverse school community” and are “courteous in their interactions” with their peers and members of staff.
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‘The school really does 'see the best in everyone' and I am honoured to be part of an ever growing school community. I am excited to see what the future holds. This is all thanks to Goresbrook School. The school that can make all your dreams a reality!’
- Shanice Bradshaw, Learning Mentor‘Goresbrook School has a deeply embedded ethos for continued professional development. I receive weekly training and mentoring sessions which allow me to reflect on my teaching practise, as well as develop and gain new skills and knowledge that I am able to apply to the classroom.’
- Rasheeda Khanom, Teacher‘I have found it invaluable to work in an environment where reflective practice is so highly valued and change and risk taking is embraced. It has meant I have learnt a great deal, changed much of what I thought and have become a better teacher and leader as a result.’
- Megan Harris, Principal