Gascoigne Primary School
Barking, IG11 7DR · Barking and Dagenham · primary school
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34th of 39 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.2/10 against 2,592 of them, against 3.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gascoigne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 1.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Junior Adventures Group (JAG) and Hasan Ozcan Weekend School, and the school organises trips, such as a visit to Barking Gurdwara.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,115 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,260. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the Junior Adventures Group offer during term time? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Gascoigne Primary School
Overview
Gascoigne Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders have created a "strong sense of community" across its two sites. Pupils are described as "happy," "highly engaged," and "confident learners" who behave well and feel safe. The school offers a "broad and ambitious" curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum where "pupils’ learning is organised logically," ensuring teachers know how to build understanding over time.
- There is a strong focus on reading, with a "carefully planned" curriculum that helps pupils become "fluent and confident readers."
- Staff have "strong knowledge of the subjects that they teach" and use assessments to address misconceptions effectively.
- Leaders are "ambitious for pupils who are disadvantaged and those with SEND," ensuring they have access to the full curriculum.
- The school provides varied experiences, such as visits to museums and theatres, helping pupils become "responsible citizens."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not provide enough opportunities for pupils to revisit previous knowledge, meaning "new knowledge does not become fully secure in pupils’ long-term memories."
- Leaders should ensure teachers help pupils revise key subject knowledge sufficiently to "embed the information securely."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an "effective culture of safeguarding" where staff receive regular training and pass on concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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