George Carey Church of England Primary School
88%
Capacity
642
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About George Carey Church of England Primary School
George Carey Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Barking and Dagenham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 642 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 726 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated George Carey Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christopher Harrison, it falls under Barking and Dagenham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9680th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 39 in Barking and Dagenham.
George Carey Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 122 applications for 61 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
George Carey Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at George Carey Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Library, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Cross Country, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Book Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barking and Dagenham, George Carey Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | The Rivergate Centre, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0FJ |
| Headteacher | Christopher Harrison |
| Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Number of Pupils | 642 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.8% |
| School Capacity | 642 / 726 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9680th of 13,686
Nationally
1383rd of 1,592
In London
32nd of 39
In Barking and Dagenham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
54%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed61
122
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Rivergate Centre, Barking
Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0FJ
The Rivergate Centre, Barking
Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0FJ
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