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Ripple Primary School

Barking and Dagenham, IG11 7QSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#9,392
of 13,686 nationally

About Ripple Primary School

Ripple Primary School is a large state primary in Barking and Dagenham, currently home to 916 pupils against a total capacity of 1,181, meaning there is some room to grow. The school serves a community where 24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that sits above the national average and reflects the local demographic. Demand is clearly high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 169 applications for just 29 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 5.83. Of those applicants, 27 put Ripple as their first preference, and all 27 were offered a place. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Roger Mitchell leads a school that has seen significant growth in its Ofsted rating over time.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSuffolk Road, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 7QS
HeadteacherRoger Mitchell
Local AuthorityBarking and Dagenham
Number of Pupils916
Free School Meals (FSM)24.0%
School Capacity916 / 1,181 (78% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Apr 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (30 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumLibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketGymnasticsFootballCross CountrySwimmingDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningBook Club

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

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

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