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Beam Primary School
Oval Road North, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9ED, Barking and Dagenham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.3 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
588
Capacity
592
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive performance in Key Stage 2, where 76% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in the Barking and Dagenham area. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. While 18% of students achieve the higher standard, this figure is an area for potential growth.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School supports development
95%
My child is happy
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
Behaviour is good
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School has high expectations
86%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African27.4%
Asian Bangladeshi14.1%
Asian Pakistani12.8%
White Other11.7%
Asian Indian7.5%
White British6.3%
Black Caribbean2.9%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Gypsy/Roma2.4%
Asian Other2.2%
Black Other1.9%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Location
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51.52825, 0.16401 · RM10 9ED
School details
Local authorityBarking and Dagenham
RegionLondon
URN101202
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Beam Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Beam Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2025.
Is Beam Primary School a good school?
Beam Primary School scores 94.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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 Beam Primary School?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, Beam Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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