The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 300
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 31.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Cathy Leicester
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Ivinghoe Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 2NB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDorothy Barley Junior School and Special Needs Base (MLD)
Primary · Very close
Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Primary · Very close
The St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Primary · 737m away
Roding Primary School
Primary · 811m 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
Questions parents ask
What is Dorothy Barley Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dorothy Barley Junior Academy?
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy currently has 300 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dorothy Barley Junior Academy take?
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dorothy Barley Junior Academy?
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is in Dagenham, RM8 2NB, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dorothy Barley Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dorothy Barley Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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