Roding Primary School
Dagenham, RM9 4BL · Barking and Dagenham · primary school
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30th 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 — 3.8/10 against 2,841 of them, against 3.8/10 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% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Roding Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.8 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Kindness Squad, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 892 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,218. 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 Kindness Squad involve during the school day? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Roding Primary School
Overview
Roding Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly, close-knit and welcoming community" split across two sites. Pupils learn happily in a "calm and vibrant environment," achieving well due to an "ambitious" and well-organised curriculum that engages all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a curriculum that is "organised well and ambitious," with teachers clearly defining the "most important knowledge" for each subject.
- Reading is a top priority; staff systematically build phonics knowledge and ensure pupils use books "closely matched to their phonics knowledge," resulting in increasing fluency.
- Pupils with SEND achieve well, following the same curriculum as classmates through effective adaptations and timely external support.
- The school fosters strong relationships built on "mutual respect," with pupils feeling "happy and safe" and knowing who to turn to for support.
- Governors bring "high levels of commitment," challenging and supporting leaders while helping to keep staff workloads manageable.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to strengthen curriculum implementation so that teaching consistently supports pupils to "recall this knowledge securely and accurately," helping them make better connections between subject content.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a culture where staff report concerns promptly and receive appropriate, up-to-date training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 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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