Rush Green Primary School
Romford, RM7 0RL · Barking and Dagenham · primary school
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1st 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 — 9.8/10 against 4,023 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 62% | 5.96 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 38% | 3.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rush Green Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 22.0% 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 (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 840 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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
Since the school is at full capacity, how does the admissions process handle oversubscription for the next entry year? With 89.0% meeting expected standards, what specific support is available for pupils who fall below this benchmark? How does the school structure its day to balance academic rigour with the various extracurricular activities mentioned?
What Ofsted said about Rush Green Primary School
Overview
Rush Green Primary School is described as an “extraordinary place” that offers a “highly inclusive environment” and places “no limits on what pupils can achieve.” The report highlights that the school’s motto of ‘Strive to succeed’ is “fully realised in all its work,” with pupils achieving “exceptionally well” across all areas.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious” and “exceptionally well sequenced,” enabling pupils to build knowledge “gradually and securely.”
- Staff are “expertly skilled” in teaching, using “well-chosen activities” to address misconceptions rapidly and ensure pupils “flourish.”
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “highly effective,” with “accurate and robust” identification processes.
- Pupils’ behaviour is “impeccable,” fostering a “highly positive culture for learning” where bullying is “very rare.”
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils demonstrating “highly mature attitudes” and strong resilience.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 89% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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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