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Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road, Rowdowns Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6NH, Barking and Dagenham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.7 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
451
Capacity
476
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 73% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. The school also has a high LocaleIQ score, indicating it outperforms 93% of schools, suggesting a supportive environment for learning. However, only 8% of pupils achieved the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2014Older 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British28.6%
Asian Bangladeshi17.7%
White Other16.9%
Black African14.6%
Asian Pakistani8.2%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.53696, 0.14504 · RM9 6NH
School details
Local authorityBarking and Dagenham
RegionLondon
URN101220
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2014.
Is Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road a good school?
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road scores 92.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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