News and Events

  • Ofsted - Outstanding in every category
    28 Feb 2024

    On behalf of our entire school community, we are really proud to share with you the final report from our most recent Ofsted inspection. Ofsted report As you can see, they have judged Barking Abbey School to be Outstanding in every category. This is huge achievement for all of us in the community and one that we can all be proud of. Our community has been through a lot over the past years and this is something we can all celebrate.
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  • Ramadan - Fasting and Physical Education
    27 Feb 2024

    Our policy at Barking Abbey School fully recognises that fasting during the month of Ramadan is the fourth Pillar of Islam; an act of worship of great spiritual, moral and social significance for Muslims. This policy guidance has been devised with reference to the following two publications: Towards Greater Understanding – Meeting the needs of Muslim pupils in state schools, Information & Guidance for Schools. The Muslim Council of Britain ( www.mcb.org.uk ) Safe Practice in Physical Education, Sport & Physical Activity. Association for Physical Education ( www.afpe.org.uk ) It has also been written in collaboration with parent representatives of Muslim students at Barking Abbey School. During Ramadan, all students will be expected to still take part in Physical Education, for the following three key reasons: 1) Muslims are encouraged not to use Ramadan as an opportunity to avoid aspects of normal life but rather to cope with normal life under a different set of guidelines; 2) All children have an entitlement to access a meaningful PE programme that meets the requirements of the National Curriculum while seeking to respect any religious or cultural sensitivities involved wherever possible; 3) The Muslim Council of Britain states that “the majority of pupils who are fasting are able to take part in most physical activities during Ramadan without putting themselves at risk or danger.” PE department staff appreciate that during fasting, normal energy resources may become depleted, and the risk of dehydration is increased.
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  • Visit from medical professionals and students from St Mary’s Hospital Paddington/ Imperial College London
    12 Feb 2024

    On Friday 9th February, we welcomed 17 colleagues from Imperial College London who raised through a presentation and discussion our students awareness of their rights and the services that they are entitled to on the NHS. The Imperial NHS Trust which is based primarily in St Mary’s Hospital Paddington is keen to increase the health literacy of school-based students. Medical students at different stages of their higher education journey conducted workshops with students across Years 11-13 on Friday to highlight the complexities of our healthcare system and how best to navigate their way through it. Students feedback on the session was very positive and they got an opportunity to quiz the students on their healthcare journey through university and their clinical experiences.
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  • Virtual Online Safety Session for Parents
    06 Feb 2024

    Self-paced Online Safety Secondary Parents/Carers February 28th 2024 - March 27th 2024 Joining instructions: Please find below the links to provide immediate access to the sessions. Once the attendee’s details are entered, the session will start immediately: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3467636910025962847 Important information: The session is 1 hour in duration, without breaks. Attendees must register and log on INDIVIDUALLY to be registered as attending the training. All forms of digital devices can be used to access the sessions.
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  • Eco School
    12 Dec 2023

    We are thrilled to share that earlier this year; we were honoured with the 'Green Flag Award with Distinction'! The support throughout this journey has been invaluable in achieving this recognition. We express our gratitude for the commitment and enthusiasm of our dedicated eco-warriors, who contributed their time and ideas to make this achievement possible. It's astounding to note our progress, considering the Eco Team's inception just over two years ago.
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  • Anti-Bullying
    04 Dec 2023

    We are thrilled to share the impactful efforts of our dedicated students during Anti-Bullying Week, highlighting the commitment of our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors. Their enthusiasm and hard work have truly made a difference in fostering a safe and inclusive environment at Barking Abbey. In a recent initiative led by Miss Jennings, Year 9 students delivered engaging classroom workshops on Anti-Bullying and Mental Health to Year 7 PDC lessons. These workshops, enriched with resources created by our student Ambassadors, showcased a thorough understanding of the issues and emphasized the importance of reporting and seeking support.
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  • Properteers Group
    27 Nov 2023

    The Sixth Form recently hosted a captivating event featuring prominent speakers from the business world, Babrul Matin and Luqman Burhanudin, both key figures at Properteers Group, a Subsidiary of The Islamic Investor Limited. Babrul Matin, the CEO and Managing Director, shared his inspiring career journey, starting as a teacher and Ofsted inspector before transitioning into property investment, amassing a multi-million-pound portfolio. He emphasized the importance of the "4 GEMS": Guts, Environment, Mindset, and Self Improvement. Luqman Burhanudin, CFA and Investment Director at Properteers Group, added valuable insights into the intersection of property and Islamic finance.
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  • DC Motor Designed by Year 11 Student
    15 Nov 2023

    At Barking Abbey, we are committed to developing four core values: Bravery, Excellence, Self-Discipline, and Teamwork among our students. Meet one of our brilliant Year 11 students whose character truly reflects these Barking Abbey ‘BEST’ Habits. He is a passionate scientist, and while studying Electromagnetism in school, he went beyond the curriculum to design and build his own ‘DC Motor.’ In the video, he proudly explains the principles involved in the working of the DC Motor. He has also very kindly loaned the motor to the science department so that all teachers can use it in their lessons.
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  • Jyoti Patel
    09 Nov 2023

    On Friday 3rd November, we were extremely grateful to host a visit by Jyoti Patel, a novelist who has recently released her debut novel: The Things That We Lost with Penguin and #Merky books. Jyoti has recently been identified by The Observer as one of the top ten most exciting debut novelists of 2023, and her debut novel is testament to this. The novel is centred around the relationship between a mother and a son, who, reeling from the death of their bapu, start to become distant from each other due to unspoken secrets from their family's past. Jyoti read from a couple of chapters of her book, and then fielded some well constructed questions by members of our Year 10 and 12 cohort.
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  • Metropolitan Police Feedback Session
    03 Nov 2023

    A group of enthusiastic year 12 and 13 students received a special invitation to attend a feedback session hosted by the Metropolitan Police. The purpose of this event was to tap into the students' thoughts and insights regarding the practicality and impact of the "stop and search" approach in our community. The students were required to give their recollections on "Stop and Search" in the local area. As the session unfolded, all participants eagerly recounted their encounters with the police, painting a vivid picture of their experiences.
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