Northbury Primary School
93%
Capacity
853
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Northbury Primary School
Northbury Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Barking and Dagenham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 853 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 918 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Northbury Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Murphy, it falls under Barking and Dagenham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7846th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 39 in Barking and Dagenham.
Northbury Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 223 applications for 119 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 112 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Northbury Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Rounders, Cricket, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Gardening, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barking and Dagenham, Northbury 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Northbury Close, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8JA |
| Headteacher | Matthew Murphy |
| Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Number of Pupils | 853 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.3% |
| School Capacity | 853 / 918 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7846th of 13,686
Nationally
1252nd of 1,592
In London
26th of 39
In Barking and Dagenham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed119
223
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
112 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Northbury Close, Barking
Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8JA
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