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Dorothy Barley Infants' School

Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2LLPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Dorothy Barley Infants' School

Dorothy Barley Infants' School is a state primary for children aged 3 to 7 in Barking and Dagenham, and it is currently running well below its physical capacity. With 240 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 360, there is significant room for growth, yet the school is heavily oversubscribed in practice. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 133 applications for just 46 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.89. All 46 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that securing a spot here is competitive but achievable for families who list it as their top choice. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.3 per cent, which is notably lower than the national primary average of around 23 per cent, suggesting the school draws from a slightly more advantaged local catchment. The school has a nursery provision, so families with three-year-olds can get a foot in the door early. Headteacher Lauren Pearce leads a mixed, non-religious school that has no formal religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDavington Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2LL
HeadteacherLauren Pearce
Local AuthorityBarking and Dagenham
Number of Pupils240
Free School Meals (FSM)15.3%
School Capacity240 / 360 (67% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsICT SuiteDining HallSports HallPlaying FieldsLibraryArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballAthleticsCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:00-08:50

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: dorothybarleyinfant.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Dorothy Barley Infants' School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.