William Ford CofE Junior School
Dagenham, RM10 9JS · Barking and Dagenham · primary school
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21st 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 — 7.3/10 against 1,976 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
William Ford CofE 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%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 319 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school handle transitions between key stages?
What Ofsted said about William Ford CofE Junior School
Overview
Pupils at William Ford CofE Junior School are described as “happy and safe” within a respectful environment where they are “kind” and have “high expectations” for their behaviour. The school fosters a culture where leaders encourage pupils to “thrive, not survive,” offering a broad curriculum with equal importance placed on academic subjects, sport, and the arts. Personal development is highlighted as a particular strength, with pupils benefiting from numerous opportunities to develop their talents and engage with the wider community.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated “Outstanding,” with pupils participating in unique experiences such as visits to foreign countries, themed days, and 11 specific “experiences” including theatre visits and cooking.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “strong,” ensuring they are swiftly identified and follow the same curriculum as their peers.
- Attendance has “improved significantly” due to effective measures that keep pupils highly engaged in learning and extra-curricular activities.
- Staff feel supported, with leaders taking into account their “workload and well-being,” while the governing body holds accurate views of the school’s strengths.
- The curriculum is “well-structured and broad,” with key knowledge in subjects like mathematics regularly revisited to aid long-term recall.
Areas to improve
- Teaching activities do not always support pupils to understand and remember the planned curriculum as effectively as they could, sometimes hindering their ability to apply knowledge to complex work.
- Key knowledge and skills are not always revisited frequently enough across the curriculum to help pupils develop the “deep knowledge” required for future learning.
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 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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