The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
25% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 618
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 27.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mr Wayne Pedro (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
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Charles Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8UR
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is John Perry Primary School's Ofsted rating?
John Perry Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Perry Primary School?
John Perry Primary School currently has 618 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Perry Primary School take?
John Perry Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Perry Primary School?
John Perry Primary School is in Dagenham, RM10 8UR, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Perry Primary School have a sixth form?
No, John Perry Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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