Special free school · Barking and Dagenham

Pathways School

Special
Ages 6–19

Term dates

Special free schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Barking and Dagenham council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Barking and Dagenham's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special free school
Phase: Special
Ages: 6–19
Pupils: 83 (capacity 90)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 02039176900
Address: New Road, Dagenham, RM9 6PH
Website: pathways.ekotrust.org.uk/pathways

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.