The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
19% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 27.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Miss Terina King (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
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road, Rowdowns Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6NH
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road?
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road take?
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road?
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road is in Dagenham, RM9 6NH, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road have a sixth form?
No, Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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