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Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
Ivinghoe Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 2NB, Barking and Dagenham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.0 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
300
Capacity
457
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 70% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 3% of students reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 (30 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
School supports development
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British27.0%
White Other16.7%
Black African15.3%
Asian Pakistani8.7%
Asian Bangladeshi8.7%
Asian Indian4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Mixed Other3.7%
Asian Other2.7%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Gypsy/Roma2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other1.7%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Location
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51.54745, 0.11493 · RM8 2NB
School details
Local authorityBarking and Dagenham
RegionLondon
URN140687
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Dorothy Barley Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is Dorothy Barley Junior Academy a good school?
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy scores 55.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 Junior Academy?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dorothy Barley Junior Academy receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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