The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 898
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 21.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mrs Junaida Bana (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
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Grafton Primary School, Grafton Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 3EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFive Elms Primary School
Primary · 528m away
Valence Primary School
Primary · 604m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 751m away
Trinity School
Special school · 864m away
Southwood Primary School
Primary · 911m away
William Bellamy Primary School
Primary · 950m away
Henry Green Primary School
Primary · 955m away
Robert Clack School
All-through · Grammar · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Grafton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grafton Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grafton Primary School?
Grafton Primary School currently has 898 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grafton Primary School take?
Grafton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grafton Primary School?
Grafton Primary School is in Dagenham, RM8 3EX, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grafton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grafton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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