John Perry Primary School
Dagenham, RM10 8UR · Barking and Dagenham · primary school
Check the area around this school
11th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.4/10 against 2,784 of them, against 7.5/10 nationally. 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
John Perry Primary School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 14.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 626 pupils against a stated capacity of 690. 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
With 64 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year demand if applications exceed capacity? How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about John Perry Primary School
Overview
John Perry Primary School continues to be a “good school,” described as “welcoming and inclusive” where pupils are happy to attend. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a culture where children feel safe and behave well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with concepts carefully sequenced to help pupils “secure important ideas” in subjects like mathematics and religious education.
- Reading is prioritised from the start, with a “consistently implemented” phonics programme that helps pupils develop as “confident and fluent readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “accurately identified” and receive “timely support” to access the planned curriculum.
- Behaviour is respectful, with “low-level disruption to learning” being rare and incidents dealt with quickly.
- Staff feel “well supported by leaders,” who have introduced initiatives to support workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, assessment is not used “as carefully to check what pupils have learned,” meaning gaps in knowledge and misconceptions are not sufficiently identified.
- The school should ensure assessment is used “consistently well across the curriculum” to identify errors and ensure pupils develop the same depth of understanding in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of RM10 8UR, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT