The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
7%
-1.0pp 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 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
- 607
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 25.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mr Andrew Fullagar (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Alibon Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOxlow Bridge School
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Primary · 366m away
Parsloes Primary School
Primary · 664m away
Village Infants' School
Primary · 1.0km away
William Ford CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Brook Sixth Form and Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Primary · 1.3km away
Godwin Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base's Ofsted rating?
Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base?
Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base currently has 607 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base take?
Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base?
Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base is in Dagenham, RM10 8DF, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base have a sixth form?
No, Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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