Dagenham Park CofE School
Voluntary controlled secondary school in Dagenham (Barking and Dagenham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Dagenham Park Church of England School, we are proud to be a truly inclusive school that is rooted in Christian values. Our inclusive vision is central to everything we do, as we strive to support our diverse local community and ensure that every pupil can Believe, Grow and Succeed.
Our school's vision and values are encapsulated in the three key standards of "Believe, Grow, Succeed." These principles are inspired by the parable of the Sower, where seeds fall on good ground and produce a rich harvest. We encourage our pupils to strive for excellence and maintain healthy minds and bodies.
Through this standard, we foster confidence, a love of learning, and the skills needed to shape their lives well. We nurture hope and belief in each individual's abilities, and promote respect for every member of our school community and the wider world.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Basketball
- Coding
- Cooking
- Dance
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Photography
- Sewing
- Stem
- Yoga
- Young Enterprise
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 136028
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Constituency
- Dagenham and Rainham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2010
Governing body (10 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Governors
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Ellie Elliott | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Kabir Ahmed | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Wayne Pedro | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rebecca McGregor | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Councillor Muhib Chowdhury | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Carol Tustanowskyj | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Keith Coffey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Tom Hunter | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Revd Ray Descombes | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Christopher Ash | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 · until 2028 |
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