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Valence Primary School
Bonham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 3AR, Barking and Dagenham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.3 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
895
Capacity
1,050
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 89% of schools, parents can feel confident in the quality of education provided. The school achieves a 60% expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally, although only 5% of students reach the higher standard. This indicates a solid foundation in core subjects, though there may be room for improvement in challenging all students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 18 November 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British19.6%
White Other16.9%
Black African12.1%
Asian Pakistani11.7%
Asian Bangladeshi11.3%
Asian Indian7.3%
Mixed W+B African3.8%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Other2.2%
Black Other2.1%
Other2.1%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.55799, 0.13197 · RM8 3AR
School details
Local authorityBarking and Dagenham
RegionLondon
URN101222
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.valenceprimaryschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Valence Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Valence Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 November 2014.
Is Valence Primary School a good school?
Valence Primary School scores 89.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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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