The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 853
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 23.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mr Matthew Murphy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Northbury Close, Barking, Essex, IG11 8JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Margarets CofE Primary School
Primary · 526m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 775m away
Gascoigne Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Northstar New School
Independent · 1.1km away
Langdon School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.1km away
Langdon Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Greatfields School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Ripple Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Northbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Northbury Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northbury Primary School?
Northbury Primary School currently has 853 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northbury Primary School take?
Northbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northbury Primary School?
Northbury Primary School is in Barking, IG11 8JA, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northbury Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Northbury Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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