The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 642
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 20.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mr Christopher Harrison
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Rivergate Centre, Minter Road, Barking, IG11 0FJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRiverside Primary School
Primary · 632m away
Riverside Bridge School
Free school · 690m away
Thames View Junior School
Primary · 815m away
Thames View Infants
Primary · 815m away
Linton Mead Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Castilion Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Monteagle Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is George Carey Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
George Carey Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend George Carey Church of England Primary School?
George Carey Church of England Primary School currently has 642 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does George Carey Church of England Primary School take?
George Carey Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is George Carey Church of England Primary School?
George Carey Church of England Primary School is in Barking, IG11 0FJ, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does George Carey Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, George Carey Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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