The Leys Primary School
Dagenham, RM10 9YR · Barking and Dagenham · primary school
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12th 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 — 8.5/10 against 2,257 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Leys Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 377 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 curriculum support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about The Leys Primary School
Overview
The Leys Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and caring place" where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and offer an "ambitious and engaging curriculum" that motivates regular attendance and prepares pupils well for their next educational stage.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," tailored to pupil needs with a strong emphasis on vocabulary and real-world connections.
- Reading is a high priority, with staff well-trained in phonics strategies to help pupils "segment and blend sounds" effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are quickly identified and supported to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Strong leadership supports staff well-being, and governors "support and challenge leaders" effectively.
- Parents are "unanimously positive" about the school’s culture and improvements.
Areas to improve
- A small number of the weakest readers are not always supported to read accurately, limiting their ability to segment and blend sounds correctly.
- In a small minority of subjects, important knowledge is not as clear as it should be, which limits pupil achievement while curriculum refinements embed.
Safeguarding
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
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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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