Becontree Primary School
Stevens Road, Dagenham, RM8 2QROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Becontree Primary School is a primary school in Barking and Dagenham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 67 schools in Barking and Dagenham. It ranks 30th of 39 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 July 2023, report published 26 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 July 2023
Leaders have developed a highly inclusive culture that ensures everyone is welcome. Pupils and staff are proud of their school and follow their motto of respecting one another. Pupils feel a strong sense of community. They are happy, safe and enjoy learning. Staff know pupils very well and have built strong working relationships with them. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils. The curriculum is ambitious for all, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are well behaved during lessons and around the school site. They are polite, kind and inquisitive. In early years, children are taught how to follow instructions and routines. They play together well and learn how to share and take turns. Pupils all take part in a range of wider opportunities in school. Leaders have developed the 'Becontree Top 20' programme, in which are planned experiences for all pupils to take part in each year. These include a visit to a place of worship, raising money for charity and watching a live performance. Pupils also have the opportunity to take on various leadership roles and responsibilities.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teaching does not systematically identify and clarify pupils' misunderstandings well or ensure that pupils are secure in subject-specific vocabulary and knowledge. This means that, on occasions, pupils are not fully ready to learn new content and concepts. The school should develop the expertise of all teachers so that they identify and address any gaps in pupils' understanding swiftly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
458 pupils on roll, with places for 484
Schools near Becontree Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Goodmayes Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Mayespark Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Marie Ziane
- Phone
- 02082704900
- Address
- Stevens Road, Dagenham, RM8 2QR
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- URN
- 101231
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.