Marsh Green Primary School
Dagenham, RM10 9NJ · Barking and Dagenham · primary school
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37th 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 — 2.5/10 against 2,405 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marsh Green Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% 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 (2.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 367 pupils against a stated capacity of 470. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Marsh Green Primary School
Overview
Marsh Green Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are polite, kind, and engaged in their learning. Leaders maintain high expectations for academic and character development, fostering a culture of resilience and pride. The school benefits from strong staff teamwork, manageable workloads, and positive relationships with parents.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and welcoming" and take on roles of responsibility, such as pupil buddies and friendship monitors.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and designed so pupils "build on what they know year on year," with clear identification of key knowledge and vocabulary.
- Staff are skilled in addressing misconceptions, and new learning is delivered "confidently and with clarity."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included, with teachers adapting resources to help them learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders provide opportunities for pupils to prepare for life in modern Britain, including learning about faiths, equality, and career opportunities.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure all teachers have the expertise to teach "subject-specific disciplinary skills and vocabulary" routinely and clearly, as gaps in knowledge sometimes occur.
- The school needs to ensure all staff have the depth of expertise and apply a "consistent approach" to support pupils who struggle with early reading, particularly in developing fluency.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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