Roding Primary School
81%
Capacity
987
Pupils
4.9x
Demand
About Roding Primary School
Roding 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 987 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 1,218 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Roding Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher A Robbins, it falls under Barking and Dagenham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8871st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 39 in Barking and Dagenham.
Roding Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 15 places, making it 4.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate 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 Roding Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Rounders, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Chess, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barking and Dagenham, Roding 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 | Hewett Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2XS |
| Headteacher | A Robbins |
| Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Number of Pupils | 987 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.5% |
| School Capacity | 987 / 1,218 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8871st of 13,686
Nationally
1333rd of 1,592
In London
28th of 39
In Barking and Dagenham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
74
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hewett Road, Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2XS
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