Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base

Q: Is Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 8th of 43 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

Q: What are Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 72% of pupils at Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Q: How do I apply for a place at Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base?

Applications for Reception places at Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base 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).

Alibon Road, Dagenham, RM10 8DF

Local ranking8th of 43 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

669

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 July 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 72.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 86.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 86.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 57

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 607
Boys: 302 (52%)
Girls: 274 (48%)
Capacity: 669 (86% full)
SEND: 17.3%
FSM Eligible: 28.2%
EAL: 52.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.3%
SEN Support: 11.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 30.4
Budget per Pupil: £8,335/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.1% 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 British: 21.8%
White Other: 17.3%
Black African: 13.3%
Asian Bangladeshi: 13.2%
Black Other: 7.9%
Asian Pakistani: 5.9%
Asian Indian: 5.3%
Asian Other: 5.3%

21.8%

White British

17.3%

White Other

13.3%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02082704706

office.r-alibon@bdcs.org.uk

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Alibon Road

Dagenham, London

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Administrative

URN: 130357
UKPRN: 10078212
Establishment No.: 2070

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