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Grafton Primary School
Grafton Primary School, Grafton Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 3EX, Barking and Dagenham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.9 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
898
Capacity
920
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to high educational standards, outperforming 72% of schools nationally in KS2 expected outcomes for reading, writing, and maths. While 73% of parents express satisfaction, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is relatively low at 3%. Overall, it offers a solid environment for children aged 3-11, particularly in the context of the local authority.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (64 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child is happy
86%
School keeps me informed
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
Progress is communicated
84%
My child feels safe
80%
My child makes good progress
80%
Behaviour is good
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School has high expectations
70%
School supports development
64%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British21.5%
Asian Pakistani15.9%
Asian Bangladeshi11.4%
Asian Indian10.8%
Black African10.5%
Other7.0%
White Other6.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Other0.7%
traveller_irish0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.55881, 0.14060 · RM8 3EX
School details
Local authorityBarking and Dagenham
RegionLondon
URN101206
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.graftonprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Grafton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Grafton Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2019.
Is Grafton Primary School a good school?
Grafton Primary School scores 85.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Grafton Primary School?
Based on 64 Ofsted Parent View responses, Grafton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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