The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 321
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 35.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mr David Huntingford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Ford Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9JS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVillage Infants' School
Primary · Very close
Dagenham Park CofE School
Secondary · 523m away
Dagenham Park Community School
Secondary · 523m away
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Primary · 556m away
Parsloes Primary School
Primary · 792m away
Marsh Green Primary School
Primary · 841m away
Pathways School
Free school · Grammar · 943m away
Godwin Primary School
Primary · 945m away
Questions parents ask
What is William Ford CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
William Ford CofE Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend William Ford CofE Junior School?
William Ford CofE Junior School currently has 321 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Ford CofE Junior School take?
William Ford CofE Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is William Ford CofE Junior School?
William Ford CofE Junior School is in Dagenham, RM10 9JS, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does William Ford CofE Junior School have a sixth form?
No, William Ford CofE Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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