The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 895
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 24.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mr Richard November (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
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Bonham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 3AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthwood Primary School
Primary · 751m away
Five Elms Primary School
Primary · 981m away
The St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Becontree Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Roding Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Trinity School
Special school · 1.3km away
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Valence Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Valence Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Valence Primary School?
Valence Primary School currently has 895 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Valence Primary School take?
Valence Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Valence Primary School?
Valence Primary School is in Dagenham, RM8 3AR, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Valence Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Valence Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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