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GoodMixedLast inspected 18/10/2012

George Carey Church of England Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Barking and Dagenham · IG11 0FJ
Pupils
642
Capacity
726
FSM %
20.8%
EAL %
44%
KS2 R+W+M
70%
About this school

George Carey Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Barking and Dagenham, London (IG11 0FJ). The school has a Church of England religious character. It has 642 pupils and a capacity of 726.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, George Carey Church of England Primary School 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, 70% of pupils at George Carey Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — above the national average of approximately 65%. 2% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 63%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a proportion of pupils (20.8%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 44% 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)70%
National average ~65%3-year average: 63%
Higher Standard
2%
Reading
79%
Maths
80%
Writing
76%
Grammar & Punctuation
85%
English as Additional Language
44%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
65%
Girls
75%
Gender gap: 10.0 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)
79%
Non-disadvantaged
65%
Gap
10pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughBarking and Dagenham
PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious characterChurch of England
AddressThe Rivergate Centre, Barking, IG11 0FJ
Telephone2082704040
URN136431
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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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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