The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,122
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 28%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mr James Fox and Mrs Anre Buchner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gascoigne Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 7DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthstar New School
Independent · Very close
Greatfields Primary School
Primary · Very close
Greatfields School
Secondary · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 352m away
St Margarets CofE Primary School
Primary · 596m away
Ripple Primary School
Primary · 771m away
Langdon School
Middle deemed secondary · 831m away
Langdon Academy
All-through · Grammar · 831m away
Questions parents ask
What is Gascoigne Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gascoigne Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gascoigne Primary School?
Gascoigne Primary School currently has 1,122 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gascoigne Primary School take?
Gascoigne Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gascoigne Primary School?
Gascoigne Primary School is in Barking, IG11 7DR, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gascoigne Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gascoigne Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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