Thames View Junior School
Barking, IG11 0TR · Barking and Dagenham · primary school
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10th 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 — 7.5/10 against 2,100 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 91 | 35% | 3.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thames View Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 11.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). An Ofsted inspection took place in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Chess, Cooking, Book, Lego (Construction), Henna, Maths Investigations, Board Games, and Creative Writing. Sports options include Boys Football, Girls Football, Boxing, Yoga, and Basketball, alongside the Entrepreneurs' Club. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 390 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Thames View Junior School
Overview
Thames View Junior School is described as a "truly inclusive and cohesive community" where pupils enter "joyfully" and feel safe. The report highlights "impeccable behaviour," an "ambitious curriculum," and strong leadership that prioritises staff wellbeing and pupil outcomes.
Strengths
- Attendance is "consistently above the national average" due to "very effective systems" and sensitive engagement with families.
- Pupils demonstrate "impeccable behaviour" in a "calm and safe space" where bullying is "rare" and dealt with swiftly.
- The curriculum has "breadth and depth," with teachers using "accurate checks" to fill knowledge gaps and support all learners, including disadvantaged pupils.
- Disadvantaged pupils achieve "particularly well," with outcomes in national tests exceeding those of their peers nationally.
- Leaders provide "deeply nurturing pastoral care," including "worry boxes" for concerns, and offer wide-ranging enrichment activities to foster belonging.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should build on their work to ensure that "consistently effective teaching leads to pupils' high achievement across the curriculum."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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