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.

Barking and Dagenham has 44 primary schools, of which 4 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 38 rated Good — 95% of primary schools in Barking and Dagenham are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Thames View Infants currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Barking and Dagenham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

44
Total schools
4
Outstanding
9%
Outstanding rate
69.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
43.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Thames View Infants
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Warren Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
🥉 St Margarets CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
4. Riverside Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
5. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
6. Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Furze Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Village Infants' School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Henry Green Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
11. Monteagle Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
12. Ripple Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
13. Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Primary
 Good 77 View school
14. John Perry Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
15. Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base
Primary
 Good 76 View school
16. Hunters Hall Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
17. Grafton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 76 View school
18. Godwin Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
19. The Leys Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
20. Parsloes Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 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 4 (9%) 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 Thames View Infants. 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?
9% of primary schools in Barking and Dagenham are rated Outstanding and 86% 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.