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Roding Primary School

Roding Primary School

Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2XSPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHewett Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2XS
HeadteacherA Robbins
Local AuthorityBarking and Dagenham
Number of Pupils987
Free School Meals (FSM)26.5%
School Capacity987 / 1,218 (81% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (18 May 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
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

Top 65%

1333rd of 1,592

In London

Top 84%

28th of 39

In Barking and Dagenham

Top 72%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

57%

Expected Standard

4%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:72%
Higher:27%
Writing
Expected:66%
Higher:4%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:74%
Higher:23%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +10%

'22/23

47%

'23/24

57%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsCross CountryRoundersCricketNetballAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubChessChoirDramaEco Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

15

Applications

74

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio4.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Roding Primary School

Roding 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.

Contact Information

02082706640www.rodingprimaryschool.co.uk/

Hewett Road, Dagenham

Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2XS

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Hewett Road, Dagenham

Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2XS

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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