The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 465
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 28.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mrs Marie Ziane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Stevens Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 2QR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMayespark Primary School
Primary · 758m away
The St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Primary · 898m away
Roding Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Dorothy Barley Junior School and Special Needs Base (MLD)
Primary · 1.1km away
Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Primary · 1.1km away
Southwood Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Becontree Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Becontree Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Becontree Primary School?
Becontree Primary School currently has 465 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Becontree Primary School take?
Becontree Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Becontree Primary School?
Becontree Primary School is in Dagenham, RM8 2QR, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Becontree Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Becontree Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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