Valence Primary School

About Valence Primary School

Valence 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 895 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 1,050 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Valence Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard November, it falls under Barking and Dagenham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10326th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 39 in Barking and Dagenham.

Valence Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 179 applications for 51 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 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 Valence Primary School include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Forest School, ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Rounders, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Barking and Dagenham, Valence 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.

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