SchoolScoresDorothy Barley Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Ivinghoe Road, Dagenham, RM8 2NB
020 8270 4962 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 March 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
30 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Dagenham comparisons use the 18 of its 28 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 5th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 14% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 10%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Dagenham figures pool parents at the Dagenham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
63 pupils in this year group.
57% — 10 points below the Barking and Dagenham average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Barking and Dagenham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 24 places for moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.7% | 26.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 14th highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 55.3% | 56.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 16.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 27th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3 | 0.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 26th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 96% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 41.2% | 12.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Dorothy Barley Infants' School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025
- Roding Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- The St Teresa Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Becontree Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mayespark Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monteagle Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southwood Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dorothy Barley Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 March 2023.
How did Dorothy Barley Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Dorothy Barley Junior Academy?
100% of the 30 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Dorothy Barley Junior Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140687.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.