Godwin Primary School

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

Dagenham, RM96JH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
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
27 January 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Finnymore Road
Dagenham, RM96JH
Phone
2082704150
Website
godwinprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130919
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Finnymore Road, Dagenham, RM9 6JH
Website
http://www.godwinprimary.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
630 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
432
Free School Meals
27.7% (120 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
432 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 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

Thoughtfulness Responsibility Happiness Respect Understanding Resilience Determination

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club – Premier Education

Sports

Multi Sports Club Rugby Club Gymnastics Club Boys' Football Girls' Football Football Club Dance Club

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is at the heart of the curriculum so every child leaves as a fluent reader ready for the next stage of learning The curriculum develops vocabulary and equips children with skills to reduce social disadvantage It is based on Godwin values and the ethos of working together and nurture to promote positive emotional and physical health The curriculum provides experiences and opportunities that broaden cultural capital and support ambition and academic aspiration Curriculum is linked to the National Curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

After School clubs run during term time with sessions from 3:20/3:30 pm to 4:20–4:45 pm. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Booking is via ParentPay and sessions are led by qualified coaches.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are coordinated by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Reception admissions for 2026 open 1 November 2025 and close 15 January 2026; National Offer Day is 16 April 2026. Information on applying for a school place is provided via 'School admissions in Barking and Dagenham'. Nursery admissions are coordinated by the school; children can be admitted to Nursery from the term after their 3rd birthday. In-year admissions are coordinated by the LA. NARP admissions are coordinated by a local authority panel.

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