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Jul 17, 2026

Students from Mayesbrook Park Campus celebrated an outstanding day of sporting success at the AP Sports Federation Athletics Tournament held at Garons Park.

Jul 13, 2026

KS3 students from Mayesbrook Park Campus recently enjoyed an inspiring visit to Valence House Museum, where they explored an interactive exhibition created by local artists and young people from across the borough.

Jul 8, 2026

Students from Mayesbrook Park School have received high praise from Billingsgate Market following their recent visit, where they helped prepare, cook and serve a seafood menu as part of a practical learning experience.

Jun 1, 2026

Students from Erkenwald Campus recently visited the Imperial War Museum Duxford as part of their KS3 History studies on the Second World War. 

 

May 21, 2026

Students from Mayesbrook Park campus, across Years 9 to 11, recently enjoyed an exciting trip to London’s Phoenix Theatre to watch the hit production Stranger Things.

Apr 29, 2026

Students from Erkenwald Campus recently visited Hampton Court Palace, taking their learning beyond the classroom and into one of the most iconic settings of the Tudor period.

Apr 22, 2026

Students from Erkenwald Campus, recently enjoyed a memorable reward trip to the London Dungeons, where history was brought to life through an immersive and interactive experience.

Apr 21, 2026

Students from Erkenwald Campus, across Years 7 to 11 recently visited the Royal Air Force Museum for an engaging and immersive learning experience.

Mar 18, 2026

Students from Mayesbrook Park Campus recently visited the V&A Museum to explore its Architecture Gallery and take part in a creative design workshop focused on shaping spaces for the future.

Jan 27, 2026

Students from Mayesbrook Park campus recently visited Billingsgate Fish Market in London to take part in a hands-on knife skills and seafood workshop at the Billingsgate Seafood School, led by world-renowned chef CJ Jackson.

Dec 10, 2025

Students from Mayesbrook Park Campus enjoyed an exciting visit to the Vaudeville Theatre to watch the hit musical Six

Dec 2, 2025

Students from Year 11 at Mayesbrook Park Campus visited the Excel Centre for the London Schools & College Leaver Festival 2025, a careers fair designed to help young people explore post-16 opportunities.

Dec 2, 2025

Students from Erkenwald Campus visited the National Gallery for an inspiring day exploring some of the world’s most famous artworks.

Nov 24, 2025

Students from Erkenwald Campus enjoyed a fun and engaging visit to Mudchute Farm recently, where they took part in hands-on activities and explored the farm’s wide range of animals.

Nov 21, 2025

On Thursday 6th November 2025, a group of Year 8–11 students from our Mayesbrook Park Campus visited the iconic Royal Albert Hall - a first-time experience for many.

Oct 21, 2025

Barking and Dagenham have launched a powerful new youth video, Young B&D: Where Do I Go?, celebrating the borough as a place where young people’s voices are heard and their stories matter.

Oct 16, 2025

On Friday 3rd October 2025, students from Erkenwald campus enjoyed an exciting day out at Legoland, exploring the creative world of LEGO and taking part in a range of fun activities.

Oct 15, 2025

On Friday 26th September 2025, students from Mayesbrook Park School took part in an insightful walking tour around Aldgate East and Whitechapel, exploring one of London’s most intriguing and infamous historical cases - Jack the Ripper.

Oct 13, 2025

On Friday 26th September 2025, students from Years 9-11 at Mayesbrook Park School took part in an exciting visit to Access Creative College.

Oct 6, 2025

On Friday 19th September 2025, students from Erkenwald campus enjoyed an inspiring trip to the V&A Museum in London.

Jul 23, 2025

On Monday 14th July 2025, students from the Erkenwald campus enjoyed an action-packed day at Adventure Island in Southend.

Jul 18, 2025

On Friday 4th July 2025, students from Years 8, 9 and 10 at the Erkenwald Campus enjoyed a fun and well-deserved reward trip to Dagenham Bowling.

Jun 11, 2025

Students from Years 7 to 10 enjoyed an exciting and rewarding day at Stubbers Adventure Centre on Monday 12th May.

Mar 17, 2025

A group of enthusiastic students recently attended the Festival of the Future at RIBA, enjoying a day filled with exploration, creativity, and inspiration.

Feb 13, 2025

On Friday 31st January students from Years 7 to 11 from our Erkenwald campus visited the London Docklands Museum as part of the schools ongoing Race and Social Justice work.

Jan 24, 2025

On Wednesday, 8th January 2025, Year 10 and 11 students from MPC visited Ravensbourne University for an immersive experience in TV and film production.

Jan 20, 2025

Recently students from Year 8 to Year 11 at Mayesbrook Park attended a special History reward trip to the Vaudeville Theatre to watch Six, the award-winning musical about the six wives of Henry VIII.

Jan 14, 2025

On Friday 10 January 2025, KS3 students from Mayesbrook Park’s Positive Returns group took part in a unique Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (OAA) trip to Lambourne End in Essex.

Jan 13, 2025

In December 2024, students from Key Stage 3 and 4 at MPC campus took part in an exciting residential trip to Stubbers Adventure Centre.

Dec 18, 2024

On Thursday, 12 December 2024, students participated in a creative and hands-on Paper Architecture workshop at RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects).

Dec 16, 2024

From Friday the 29th November to Sunday the 1st December, Key Stage 4 students from MPC campus took part in an unforgettable residential trip to Stubbers Adventure Centre.

Dec 11, 2024

At Mayesbrook Park School, we are incredibly proud of our students and their continued achievements as they move into further and higher education, apprenticeships and employment.

Dec 5, 2024

Recently students from all year groups at the Erkenwald campus enjoyed an exciting reward trip to London’s Sky Garden.

Dec 2, 2024

On Thursday 17 October 2024, Mayesbrook Park students visited the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) headquarters in London as part of their innovative maths curriculum.

Nov 21, 2024

On November 13th and 14th, KS3 students from Mayesbrook Park Campus took part in an exciting residential trip to Stubbers Adventure Centre in Essex.

Nov 4, 2024

On Tuesday, 15th October 2024, Mayesbrook’s students from Mayesbrook Park campus took a trip to the Science Museum.

Oct 25, 2024

As a reward for consistent attendance and punctuality, a group of students recently enjoyed an exciting trip to a local bowling alley.

Oct 15, 2024

Recently, students from Mayesbrook Park Campus embarked on a fascinating trip combining historical exploration and modern media experience.

Sep 27, 2024

For the second time this year, a group of students had the opportunity to visit the Billingsgate Seafood School.

May 13, 2024

Seabrook Campus extends a warm invitation to all parents and carers for a special Coffee Morning event on Monday 20th May between 10 am and 12 noon at Marlborough Road RM8 2HU, the event aims to foster community connections while addressing vital issues concerning children’s mental health.

Apr 3, 2024

Maths teachers Kobina and Lambrina embarked on an innovative journey into architecture at RIBA on Friday 15 March 2024 with students from Mayesbrook Park School.

Oct 20, 2023

In a recent trip by students from Mayesbrook, Year 10 students participated in a workshop organised by RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects).

Jul 11, 2023

Spaghetti and marshmallows may seem odd building materials but not for the Mayesbrook Park students who enjoyed a visit to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in central London in early July. 

May 16, 2023

Mayesbrook Park students Reggie Edmead, Mitchell Chipperfield, Eduarlin Beltrand Sentana, Davey-Lee Dwyer and Rahil Salim took part in the world’s largest indoor rowing competition on Friday 3rd March, with Mitchell and Davey-Lee winning the Boys Year 9 and 10 SEND 2 Minute events.

 

Mar 27, 2023

Erkenwald students had a 3D experience on a recent visit to the headquarters of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in London’s Portland Place.

Mar 9, 2023

The wonderful world famous author Sarah Winman came to visit the Mayesbrook Park Campus and Erkenwald Campus on Wednesday 8th March. 

Mar 7, 2023

Building on last year’s collaborations with architectural professionals on the Design Future London Challenge, Mayesbrook Park students continue to find inspiration and learn through visits to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in central London.

Mar 3, 2023

Making Maths relevant to the real world can be a challenge but one that Suresh Singh, Mayesbrook’s Curriculum Lead for the subject, has risen to through his work with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

Feb 27, 2023

As part of their Level 2 NCFE qualification, six of the school’s KS4 students spent the day at Crouch End Studios in North London, where artists such as Arlo Parks and Lil Silva have recorded tracks.

 

Dec 14, 2022

Students from Mayesbrook Park School took a trip to the Future Youth Zone recently to meet up with all the Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) in the basketball competition!

 

Dec 12, 2022

Big well done to our current Year 11 students who have begun their mastery sessions in GCSE sports- table tennis and badminton and have filmed all their basic skills for their GCSE practical!

Oct 12, 2022

Mayesbrook head teacher Cathy Stygal featured in a BBC news story on a new £2 million fund pledged by London Mayor Sadiq Khan to drastically reduce the rate at which disruptive pupils are excluded. Funded by the Mayor’s London’s Violence Reduction Unit, a share of the £2 million will be available across seven boroughs and, for the first time, to primary schools.

Apr 29, 2022

Today (Friday 29th April), students from Erkenwald campus visited the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) HQ in Portland Place, London. 

Mar 23, 2022

Mayesbrook Park students have submitted their design proposals for green homes and a sustainable neighbourhood for the Design Future London Challenge – with the winners to be announced in May.

Mar 4, 2022

Mayesbrook Park students recently found themselves featured in the Financial Times (19.02.22) in an article on Codesign, a collective of architects, teachers and designers who believe young people can make an important contribution to creating the built environment of the future.

Nov 25, 2021

The Mayor of London and TV presenter George Clarke have launching the ‘Design Future London’ challenge, for young people to create homes and places of the future.

Oct 15, 2021

It was a brilliantly colourful day at the launch of the pavilion designed by our very talented students in Regents Park recently. 

Sep 15, 2021

Earlier in the year we reported about a visit by Mayesbrook Park students to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in central London to learn about architecture and students created their own designs that would be will be constructed on a larger scale in Regent’s Park later in the year. 

Jul 7, 2021

A visit by Mayesbrook Park students to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in central London in early July gave them the opportunity to learn about architecture and create their own designs which will be constructed on a larger scale in Regent’s Park this autumn.

Jul 2, 2021

Students from Mayesbrook Park School tell us about their recent five day sailing trip from Portsmouth, which was a fantastic opportunity for them to work on their communication and team working skills.

 

Jun 28, 2021

We're really proud of Hannah Whitfield and student Corey who have both been nominated for the Dallaglio Rugbyworks Awards. 

 

Feb 2, 2021

Mayesbrook Park PE teacher Hannah Whitfield and her student volunteers can’t wait until life after lockdown so they can help out again at the London Youth Games. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, 2021’s games, have gone virtual.

 

Sep 30, 2020

The most outstanding individuals and institutions that the education sector has to offer have been recognised in the shortlist for the TES Schools Awards 2020. 

Mar 13, 2020

As part of International Women's Day students from Mayesbrook Park campus visited the London Metropolitan University in Highbury & Islington to hear inspirational talks from women who are successful in science and business.

Mar 9, 2020

After Year 10 student Connor's tall ships boat experince last year, where skipper was really impressed by Connor's seaworthiness, Connor was invited back on another boat trip recently as a junior watch leader.

Jan 20, 2020

To brighten up this cold, dark January, what better than Jack Thorne’s joyous adaptation of A Christmas Carol! 

Jan 14, 2020

We are really pleased to annouche that Mayesbrook Park School is taking part in a three year project called Back on Track.

Dec 18, 2019

In November students from Mayesbrook Park School put in a bid for funding from the WE charity, an international development charity that promotes learning and active citizenship.

Nov 18, 2019

Last week (14 November 2019) Students from Mayesbrook Park Campus visited the O2 arena to watch the ATP Finals!

 

Nov 13, 2019

Students and staff members from Mayesbrook Park School recently visited the Tower of London

Nov 11, 2019

It was great to see so many parents and students who came to the careers fair held at Erkenwald Campus on Friday 8th November.

Oct 17, 2019

On Friday 11th October 2019 students from Mayesbrook Park campus from across years 10 and 11 visited the Sir John Cass Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design

Sep 27, 2019

On a recent trip to the Royal Opera House to see Don Giovanni, Mayesbrook Park campus student Lucinda said:

Sep 20, 2019

This year, students at Mayesbrook Park Campus will being taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award to help build their confidence and expand their horizons.

Jul 18, 2019

As part of the Outdoors and Adventurous Activities (OAA) programme at Mayesbrook Park campus students spend Friday's at the Lambourne End Center for outdoor learning in Essex.

Jun 19, 2019

During the recent PE exam week students from Mayesbrook Park campus got to spend a day at London Metropolitan University for a taster PE day.  The day was a welcome break for students who'd had their heads in books studying. 

Jun 10, 2019

On the 12th June, students from Mayesbrook Park campus will be volunteering at the QuadKids athletics event at Jim Peters Stadium in Dagenham.

Jun 10, 2019

Mayesbrook Park campus staff Hannah, Kilmone and PC Leanne spent the day with students at Stubbers adventure centre in Upminister a teambuilding sessions

Jun 6, 2019

On Friday 24th May a group of students and staff from Mayesbrook Park Campus were lucky enough to visit the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, to attend a performance of Puccini’s timeless opera, ‘Tosca’.

May 13, 2019

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Students from both Mayesbrook and Erkenwald campuses recently visited Westminster Abbey.

Mar 28, 2019

Students from Mayesbrook Park campus set sail on Monday 25th March for five days from Portmouth.

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Mar 21, 2019

Mayesbrook Park campus students are about to set sail on an adventure of a lifetime. Students will be setting sail on a voyage from Portsmouth on Monday 25th March to Friday 29th March.

Mar 14, 2019

London Youth Games

On 12th March, students from Mayesbrook Park campus spent the day volunteering at the London Youth Games Dance Event, held at the CopperBox Arena at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London.

Mar 11, 2019

Celebrating International Women’s Day

On Friday 8th March students from Mayesbrook Park campus went on a learning trip to the London Metropolitan University as part as International Women’s Day.

Feb 11, 2019

Mayesbrook Park Campus recently attended the Barking and Dagenham Indoor Rowing Championship at Robert Clack Leisure Centre.

Feb 4, 2019

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Students from our Seabrook campus are taking part in a scheme run by the London Youth Rowing, an organisation that encourages young people from across London to participate in indoor and on-water rowing.

Jan 8, 2019

Throughtout January students at Erkenwald campus will be taking part in mock exams to help prepare them for their exams later in the year and to help teachers set a grade before the end of term.

Jan 3, 2019

We are delighted to announce that our dynamic PE teacher Hannah Whitfield has been accredited as a qualified teacher.

Dec 21, 2018

We are proud to announce our first ever winner of our brand new staff award – Going the Extra Mile is Katy Waite, Mayesbrook Parks School’s Family Support worker from School Home Support.

Nov 26, 2018

A group of students from Mayesbrook Park campus visited London Metropolitan University School of Architecture in Aldgate East, on Monday 19th November 2018.

Nov 9, 2018

Student are set to go out on their work experience programme next week (12 November 2018).

Nov 2, 2018

On Wednesday 31 October, Erkenwald campus held its annual careers fair for students.

Oct 31, 2018

Every six weeks students from the Seabrook campus take part in a ‘Race Around London’, where students split into teams and spend the day in the City of London, exploring different locations and taking part in challenges.

Oct 12, 2018

Mental health day

As part of World Mental Health day two pupils from Erkenwald Campus attended the Well-Being Summit at Joe Richardson School.

Oct 11, 2018

On Monday 15th October, the Mayesbrook Park campus basketball team will have their first away match of the season against Barking Abbey.

 

Oct 5, 2018

Mayesbrook Park campus students Dean and Daniel were lucky enough to go and see an exclusive behind closed doors match at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre.

Oct 4, 2018

School children from a number of local primary schools were helped out by Mayesbrook Park campus students recently at the annual primary cross country championships event.

Jul 19, 2018

Life Creation, an organisation based in Barking has been helping students at Mayesbrook Park campus to build confidence via workshops and mentoring

Jul 11, 2018

In glorious summer sunshine Erkenwald students took part in grass sledging, archery and 4 x 4 vehicle races.