Is The James Cambell Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 24th of 43 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The James Cambell Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 66% of pupils at The James Cambell Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at The James Cambell Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at The James Cambell Primary 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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The James Cambell Primary School

Langley Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 6TD

Local ranking24th of 43 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

840

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 66.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 12.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 81.0%
Maths (Expected): 77.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 79.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 91

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 627
Boys: 313 (52%)
Girls: 289 (48%)
Capacity: 840 (72% full)
SEND: 14.5%
FSM Eligible: 37.9%
EAL: 44.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 12.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 30.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,399/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
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: 19.6%
White British: 18.5%
Black African: 17.4%
Asian Bangladeshi: 12.4%
Asian Pakistani: 6.2%
Asian Indian: 4.8%
Black Other: 4.6%
Asian Other: 4.5%

19.6%

White Other

18.5%

White British

17.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02082704602

office@jamescambellprimary.org.uk

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Langley Crescent

Dagenham, London

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Administrative

URN: 144280
UKPRN: 10062885
Establishment No.: 2026
Trust: PARTNERSHIP LEARNING

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