Thames View Infants
108%
Capacity
390
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Thames View Infants
Thames View Infants is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Barking and Dagenham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 390 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 360 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Paul Jordan, it falls under Barking and Dagenham local authority.
Thames View Infants is a popular choice with families — it received 196 applications for 104 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 101 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thames View Infants include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Cricket, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barking and Dagenham, Thames View Infants 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Bastable Avenue, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0LG |
| Headteacher | Paul Jordan |
| Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Number of Pupils | 390 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.3% |
| School Capacity | 390 / 360 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed104
196
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
101 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bastable Avenue, Barking
Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0LG
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