Best Primary Schools in Barking and Dagenham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 44 schools across Barking and Dagenham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

11%

Outstanding rate

69.4%

Avg KS2 SATs

43.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
🥈	Beam Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
🥉	The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
4.	Rush Green Primary School Primary	Good	73	View school
5.	St Peter's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
6.	Riverside Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
7.	William Ford CofE Junior School Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
8.	Warren Junior School Primary	Outstanding	70	View school
9.	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
10.	Ripple Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
11.	Grafton Primary School Primary	Outstanding	67	View school
12.	Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road Primary	Good	67	View school
13.	Monteagle Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
14.	George Carey Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
15.	Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base Primary	Good	67	View school
16.	St Margarets CofE Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
17.	Northbury Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
18.	Henry Green Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
19.	Marsh Green Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
20.	Hunters Hall Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Barking and Dagenham?

There are 44 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham, of which 5 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Barking and Dagenham?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Barking and Dagenham is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Barking and Dagenham?

Primary and secondary school applications in Barking and Dagenham are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Barking and Dagenham council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Barking and Dagenham?

11% of primary schools in Barking and Dagenham are rated Outstanding and 80% are rated Good. 88.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.