The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp 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)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 879
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 27.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mrs Gillian Massar (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Frizlands Lane, East, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRobert Clack School
All-through · Grammar · 392m away
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Secondary · 447m away
Five Elms Primary School
Primary · 767m away
Trinity School
Special school · 798m away
Grafton Primary School
Primary · 950m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Eastbrook School
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Oxlow Bridge School
Free school · Grammar · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is William Bellamy Primary School's Ofsted rating?
William Bellamy Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend William Bellamy Primary School?
William Bellamy Primary School currently has 879 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Bellamy Primary School take?
William Bellamy Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is William Bellamy Primary School?
William Bellamy Primary School is in Dagenham, RM10 7HX, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does William Bellamy Primary School have a sixth form?
No, William Bellamy Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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