St Peter's Catholic Primary School
79%
Capacity
374
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Barking and Dagenham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 374 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Scott, it falls under Barking and Dagenham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1775th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 39 in Barking and Dagenham.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 45 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Catholic Primary School include Forest School, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barking and Dagenham, St Peter's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Goresbrook Road, St. Peters Rc School, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 6UU |
| Headteacher | Clare Scott |
| Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Number of Pupils | 374 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.6% |
| School Capacity | 374 / 472 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1775th of 13,686
Nationally
411th of 1,592
In London
6th of 39
In Barking and Dagenham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
79%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
85
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Goresbrook Road, St. Peters Rc School, Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham, RM9 6UU
Goresbrook Road, St. Peters Rc School, Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham, RM9 6UU
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