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GoodMixedLast inspected 28/03/2023

Dorothy Barley Junior Academy

Primary · Academy sponsor led · Barking and Dagenham · RM8 2NB
Pupils
300
Capacity
457
FSM %
31.7%
EAL %
60%
KS2 R+W+M
57%
About this school

Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is a academy sponsor led mixed primary school located in Barking and Dagenham, London (RM8 2NB). It has 300 pupils and a capacity of 457.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, Dorothy Barley Junior Academy was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils at Dorothy Barley Junior Academy met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — below the national average of approximately 65%. 3% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 58%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (31.7%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 60% speak English as an additional language. Barking and Dagenham is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)57%
National average ~65%3-year average: 58%
Higher Standard
3%
Reading
68%
Maths
65%
Writing
75%
Grammar & Punctuation
70%
English as Additional Language
60%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
56%
Girls
58%
Gender gap: 2.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
48%
Non-disadvantaged
62%
Gap
-21pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughBarking and Dagenham
PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy sponsor led
AddressIvinghoe Road, Dagenham, RM8 2NB
Telephone2082704962
URN140687
Area House Prices — Barking and Dagenham · 2024
Median price
£320k
Average price
£355k
Annual change
+1.8%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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Ofsted ratings updated monthly — if this school was recently inspected, run download_ofsted.py or check reports.ofsted.gov.uk directly.
KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
House prices & rental are borough-level 2024 estimates. About our data →
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