A good voluntary aided school school in Barking and Dagenham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for William Ford CofE Junior School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 102.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+2.0 per year)
Up 2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"thrive, not just survive"
William Ford is a Church of England Junior School and is connected to Dagenham Parish Church. Its Christian vision is described as guiding learning and worship, with emphasis on hope, service and empowerment; it maintains a partnership with Stand By Me and incorporates religious education and collective worship as part of school life.
The Headteacher welcomes visitors and highlights the school’s Christian vision, inclusive education, Lego-based learning, a school radio, and unique experiences such as trips to France, Wales and West End shows.
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The school has a pastoral support team including a Special Needs Co-ordinator, a Family Support Worker and a Learning Support Mentor; it is inclusive and maintains an SEN policy with a SEND local offer and potential referrals to external services; involvement with multi-agency support is described.
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