Valence Primary School

A good community school school in Barking and Dagenham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Valence Primary School.

Dagenham, RM83AR Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 November 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bonham Road
Dagenham, RM83AR
Phone
2030069888
Website
valenceprimaryschool.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101222
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Bonham Road, Dagenham, RM8 3AR
Website
www.valenceprimaryschool.com
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
949
Free School Meals
30.6% (290 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.4% (51 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.1 (5.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 103.0
2023 106.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
35 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
105
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
949 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning together, achieving together, belonging together."

PRAISE is central to our values Pride in providing quality teaching and learning within a stimulating, challenging, creative and inclusive curriculum. Respect, honesty, tolerance and good behaviour are values we foster. Achievements are celebrated and built on. Independence, confidence, self-motivation and pride are encouraged. Success and high standards are expected and promoted. Enjoyment in learning for everyone.

Valence Primary School actively promotes fundamental British values and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils; democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs are emphasized, and the school fosters understanding of different faiths and beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

On behalf of all staff, governors, parents and pupils, it is a pleasure to welcome you to Valence Primary School.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The Gems After School play care scheme runs at Bonham & St. George's straight after each school day (until 6.00 pm) for children from Nursery to year 6. We offer half sessions and full sessions (including a hot meal). Prices: Half session (end of school to 4.30pm): £6.00 (first sibling £5.00, second sibling £4.00). Full session (end of school to 6.00pm): £12.00 (first sibling £10.00, second sibling £8.00). Late Collection charge after 6.00pm: £12.00. For more information contact Jason Parr on 07858 693 651 between 3-6 pm for St. George's Rd or Keeley Perkins on 07746 592 655 for Bonham Rd. You can also email [redacted] or call the school office between 8.15 am and 3.30 pm on 020 3006 9888 and ask for Jayne Noonan.

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