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St Margarets CofE Primary School

15-19 North Street, Barking, Essex, IG11 8AS, Barking and Dagenham


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.0 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
387
Capacity
420
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted since 2013, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 89% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 3% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 98% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 13% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, indicating an area for potential growth.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 19 March 2013Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.89%Top 3% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.13%Top 25% UK
Parent View (47 responses)
4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
School has high expectations
96%
Progress is communicated
94%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
11% disagree
School supports development
89%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African35.1%
Asian Indian28.2%
Mixed Other7.8%
White Other5.2%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Black Caribbean3.6%
Mixed W+B African3.4%
Black Other2.3%
White British2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.53664, 0.07548 · IG11 8AS

School details
Local authorityBarking and Dagenham
RegionLondon
URN144035
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is St Margarets CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?

St Margarets CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2013.

Is St Margarets CofE Primary School a good school?

St Margarets CofE Primary School scores 86.0/100 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 St Margarets CofE Primary School?

Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Margarets CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.

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