George Carey Church of England Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Barking and Dagenham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for George Carey Church of England Primary School.

Barking, IG110FJ 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
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
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 October 2012
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
The Rivergate Centre
Minter Road
Barking, IG110FJ

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136431
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
The Rivergate Centre, Minter Road, Barking, IG11 0FJ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
726 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chelmsford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
667
Free School Meals
25.0% (167 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.1 (3.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
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
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
74
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
667 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A Christian School For All"

Unity Respect Love Peace

George Carey Church of England Primary School is a Church of England primary school with a Christian ethos and welcomes pupils and staff from all religious backgrounds as well as those with none.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Chris Harrison describing an inclusive, child-centered Church of England Primary School located in the Rivergate Centre, opened in 2011, with ARP for ASD and a focus on pupil voice and continuous improvement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

ARTS & CRAFTS SPORT MUSIC SESSIONS Sessions COOKING CLUB DANCE ACROBATICS MARTIAL ARTS DRAMA FOOTBALL School Clubs

Sports

Football

Curriculum Highlights

Little Wandle phonics program (Early Years) Reading VIPERS ARP inclusion within the curriculum Inclusion and Christian ethos across the curriculum

SEND Provision

The school includes an ARP for 12 children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Admissions Criteria

Looked after children; Children with an Education Health Care Plan named for the school; Children who have a sibling already attending George Carey; Children who live closest to the school measured as the crow flies; If you do not get a place, you are added to a waiting list managed by the Local Authority (LBBD).

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