SchoolScoresThe Leys Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Leys Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 9YR
020 8270 6470 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 November 2013.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 1st highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 88% |
| 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% |
| 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. 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
47 pupils in this year group.
70% — 3 points above the Barking and Dagenham average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 95 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.2% | 26.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 22nd highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 25th highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 40.1% | 56.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 16.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 0.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 7th highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 15th highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 41% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- John Perry Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newtons Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beam Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Village Infants' School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025
- William Ford CofE Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marsh Green Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Hunters Hall Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whybridge Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Whybridge Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Leys Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Leys Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 November 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did The Leys Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Leys Primary School?
100% of the 10 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend The Leys Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Leys Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put The Leys Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 101216.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.