SchoolScoresWilliam Ford CofE Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Ford Road, Dagenham, RM10 9JS
020 8270 6582 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 9th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 11th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dagenham. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%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
84 pupils in this year group.
67% — about the same as the Barking and Dagenham average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.1% | 26.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.9% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 28th highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.6% | 56.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 16.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 26th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1 | 0.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 28th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 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 5th highest of 28 state primary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 80% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.1% | 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
- Village Infants' School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025
- Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parsloes Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marsh Green Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Godwin Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hunters Hall Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Leys Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- John Perry Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is William Ford CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
William Ford CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2024.
How did William Ford CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend William Ford CofE Junior School?
85% of the 27 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend William Ford CofE Junior School 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 101234.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.