The short version
Average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp 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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 627
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Trust
- PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
- Head
- Ms Clara Breakwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Langley Crescent, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6TD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCambell Junior School
Primary · Very close
Mayesbrook Park School
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Jo Richardson Community School
Secondary · 342m away
Goresbrook School
All-through · 434m away
Hopewell School
Independent · 692m away
Godwin Primary School
Primary · 777m away
Monteagle Primary School
Primary · 817m away
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The James Cambell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The James Cambell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The James Cambell Primary School?
The James Cambell Primary School currently has 627 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The James Cambell Primary School take?
The James Cambell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The James Cambell Primary School?
The James Cambell Primary School is in Dagenham, RM9 6TD, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The James Cambell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The James Cambell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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