Gascoigne Primary School

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

Barking, IG117DR Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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
9 July 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gascoigne Road
Barking, IG117DR
Phone
2082704291
Website
gascoigneprimaryschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131775
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Gascoigne Road, Barking, IG11 7DR
Website
www.gascoigneprimaryschool.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1260 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
1,112
Free School Meals
30.0% (334 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 104.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
41 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
124
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,112 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire to achieve; Persevere to succeed"

Safe for all, where children feel valued and secure and challenges can be seen as a learning opportunity Encourages children to play a full part in their school and wider community by developing an understanding of cultural and racial diversity Promotes good relationships amongst all members of the school community Raises children's expectations of their own performance Helps children appreciate the achievements and aspirations of others Celebrates the individuality of each child and provides equal opportunities for them to learn and develop Develops in children a respect for religious and moral values and tolerance of other races, religions and ways of life Values the development of the whole child Will take account of different learning styles and all abilities Is creative, challenging and meets the needs of our children Helps children develop enquiring minds, strategies to question and debate rationally and the ability to tackle problems in all areas of the school curriculum Teaches children to use language, mathematics and science confidently and effectively Helps children acquire knowledge, skills and concepts to develop independent learning Show tolerance and respect for all Develop and achieve a 'can do' attitude Be responsible, respectful, resilient and reflective Be independent and self-motivated Speak confidently, discuss, initiate, question and explore Be empowered to make change and contribute as good citizens Lead a healthy lifestyle Develop physically and mentally Take calculated and measured risks Make informed choices

Gascoigne Primary is a Rights Respecting school; promotes respect for religious and moral values and tolerance of other races, religions and ways of life.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Gascoigne Primary School! We are a school at the heart of our community with an open-door policy and outward-looking ethos.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions criteria include Looked After Children, children of staff at Gascoigne Primary School, siblings, vulnerable children, and proximity.

Financial Information

Nursery: 15 hours (universal) or 30 hours (extended) per week; no charge for fruit, milk, or lunch; Top-up place costs £30 per day for an additional 4 hours per day (£150 per week); payments via ParentPay; four-week blocks; 30-hour code eligibility; Admission to Reception must be through LBBD; no direct admission to Reception; monthly invoices.

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