Is Dorothy Barley Infants' School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 June 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 41st of 43 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Dorothy Barley Infants' School?

Applications for Reception places at Dorothy Barley Infants' School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Dorothy Barley Infants' School

Davington Road, Dagenham, RM8 2LL

Local ranking41st of 43 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

360

Capacity

3-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 25 June 2025.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 240
Boys: 118 (53%)
Girls: 105 (47%)
Capacity: 360 (62% full)
SEND: 14.2%
FSM Eligible: 15.7%
EAL: 62.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 12.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Budget per Pupil: £10,151/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White Other: 22.1%
White British: 19.2%
Asian Bangladeshi: 14.2%
Black African: 11.3%
Asian Pakistani: 10.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.6%
Mixed Other: 4.6%
Asian Indian: 3.3%

22.1%

White Other

19.2%

White British

14.2%

Asian Bangladeshi

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02082704655

office@dorothybarleyinfant.org.uk

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Davington Road

Dagenham, London

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Administrative

URN: 101188
UKPRN: 10071953
Establishment No.: 2005

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