Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Davington Road, Dagenham, RM8 2LLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dorothy Barley Infants' School is a primary school in Barking and Dagenham for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 67 schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 July 2016, report published 8 September 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 June 2025
This school sits at the heart of the local community. Staff know the pupils and their families well. They greet pupils, parents and carers warmly each morning. Relationships between staff and pupils are built on mutual respect. Pupils are polite and considerate. They treat others kindly. The school is a stimulating place for pupils to learn. They know that there are trusted adults, who will help them if they have any concerns. Pupils are happy and safe. They thrive in this supportive environment. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour and achievement. Pupils live up to these expectations by listening carefully and working hard. They understand and follow the school's 'golden rules'. Pupils are calm and focused in lessons. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils take full advantage of what the school offers. They appreciate the clubs that are available, such as choir dance and games club. Pupils actively contribute to the life of the school by becoming, for example, house captains or members of 'team protect'. Pupils are proud to carry out these roles and to help to improve their school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school does not provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to revisit and secure their learning. Where this is the case, pupils develop gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that teaching fully supports pupils to revisit previous knowledge and make strong connections to current learning.
Pupil numbers and mix
223 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Dorothy Barley Infants' School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Roding Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Manor Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Manor Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lauren Pearce
- Phone
- 02082704655
- Address
- Davington Road, Dagenham, RM8 2LL
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- URN
- 101188
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.