Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road is a community school mixed primary school located in Barking and Dagenham, London (RM9 6NH). It has 451 pupils and a capacity of 476.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road 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, 73% of pupils at Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — above the national average of approximately 65%. 8% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 66%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (27.2%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 67% speak English as an additional language. Barking and Dagenham is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
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.
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.