The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 434
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 22.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Miss Faye Spooner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Finnymore Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6JH
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Godwin Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Godwin Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Godwin Primary School?
Godwin Primary School currently has 434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Godwin Primary School take?
Godwin Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Godwin Primary School?
Godwin Primary School is in Dagenham, RM9 6JH, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Godwin Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Godwin Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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