Northbury Primary School
Barking, IG11 8JA · Barking and Dagenham · primary school
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27th 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 — 7.1/10 against 3,670 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Northbury Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Northbury Stars club, choir, and guitar lessons. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 832 pupils against a stated capacity of 918. 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 new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Northbury Primary School
Overview
Northbury Primary School is described as a "large, vibrant, multicultural community" where pupils are "known, valued and supported to achieve their potential." The report highlights a "clear direction for the next stage of the school's improvement" under new leadership, with outcomes generally in line with national averages and a strong focus on inclusion and personal development.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated at a "Strong standard," with staff effectively prioritising early reading and phonics to ensure children are "remarkably well prepared for their next stage of learning."
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," featuring a "wide ranging" programme that includes enriching opportunities like the ‘50 things to do before leaving Northbury’ challenge and international pen-pal projects.
- Disadvantaged pupils attain particularly well in mathematics, where the school has "successfully closed the gap" between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils.
- Inclusion is effective, with leaders identifying needs early and using ‘pupil passports’ to ensure staff provide "timely and appropriate support," including specialist classes for pupils on the autism spectrum.
- Staff and parents report a "friendly, happy and ambitious" school culture, with leaders establishing "highly positive partnerships" with families.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure "consistent expectations about the quality, depth and precision of pupils' spoken language" across all year groups and classes.
- Leaders should build on their success in securing "further improvements to attendance for all pupils," as current attendance remains below national peers.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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