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Senior schools in Barking & Dagenham

There are 5 independent senior schools in Barking & Dagenham: 1 girls', 4 co-ed. An independent senior school teaches pupils from 11 or 13 to 16 or 18. The main entry points are 11+ (Year 7), 13+ (Year 9) and 16+ for sixth form.

Updated September 2026

Schools
5
Ages
7–18

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11+, 13+ and 16+ entry

Most London senior schools admit at 11+, some at 13+ as well or instead, and nearly all take a smaller group at 16+. 11+ entry is usually a written exam or online test in the autumn or January of Year 6, followed by interview; 13+ places are often offered after a Year 6 pre-test.

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Senior schools in Barking & Dagenham: common questions

How many senior schools are there in Barking & Dagenham?
Houseroom lists 5 independent senior schools in Barking & Dagenham.
When should I register for a senior school?
Registration for 11+ entry usually closes in the autumn of Year 5 or Year 6, and for 13+ often in Year 5 ahead of Year 6 pre-tests. Deadlines vary by school, so check each school's admissions page.
What is the difference between 11+ and 13+ entry?
11+ entry is into Year 7, straight from primary or a prep that ends at Year 6. 13+ entry is into Year 9, usually from a prep that runs to Year 8, and is often decided by a pre-test in Year 6.

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