The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 240
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mrs Lauren Pearce (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Davington Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 2LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDorothy Barley Junior School and Special Needs Base (MLD)
Primary · Very close
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
Primary · Very close
Roding Primary School
Primary · 801m away
Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Manor Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Monteagle Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cambell Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dorothy Barley Infants' School's Ofsted rating?
Dorothy Barley Infants' School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dorothy Barley Infants' School?
Dorothy Barley Infants' School currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dorothy Barley Infants' School take?
Dorothy Barley Infants' School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dorothy Barley Infants' School?
Dorothy Barley Infants' School is in Dagenham, RM8 2LL, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dorothy Barley Infants' School have a sixth form?
No, Dorothy Barley Infants' School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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