Explore other schools in this area
See every school around RM8 2LL on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Davington Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 2LL, Barking and Dagenham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.7 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
240
Capacity
360
Ages
3–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education for children aged 3-7. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% expressing happiness with the school, which is a positive indicator of the community's trust. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
Explore this location
Start from postcode RM8 2LL — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 6 July 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School has high expectations
78%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other22.1%
White British19.2%
Asian Bangladeshi14.2%
Black African11.3%
Asian Pakistani10.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Mixed Other4.6%
Asian Indian3.3%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Location
Loading map…
51.54692, 0.11534 · RM8 2LL
School details
Local authorityBarking and Dagenham
RegionLondon
URN101188
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Dorothy Barley Infants' School rated by Ofsted?
Dorothy Barley Infants' School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 July 2016.
Is Dorothy Barley Infants' School a good school?
Dorothy Barley Infants' School scores 37.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dorothy Barley Infants' School?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dorothy Barley Infants' School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
What are the best schools near RM8 2LL?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near RM8 2LL with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.