Five Elms Primary School
Wood Lane, Five Elms Primary School, Dagenham, RM9 5TBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Five Elms 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 33rd of 39 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 March 2017, report published 24 April 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 October 2022
Pupils enjoy coming to school. They typically described the teachers as 'great' and learning as 'fun'. Staff know the pupils well, which helps to create a safe environment for pupils to learn and flourish. Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for providing pupils with meaningful opportunities to learn. This underpins the decisions and actions that leaders take. Staff have a shared commitment in wanting the best for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders promote a culture that celebrates differences. Behaviour in lessons is excellent. Pupils know who to talk to if they have any concerns. They use the 'anti-bullying red box' to share their worries. Staff respond to individuals' needs and resolve any bullying concerns swiftly. Their work is widely appreciated, including by parents and carers. Parents have very positive views of the school. They appreciate that staff are always visible, friendly, and approachable. Parents said that the school helped them to support their children at home.
What the school should improve
- Leaders do not ensure that teachers effectively develop pupils' vocabulary and understanding in all subjects. In a few subjects, this leads to some pupils not deepening their knowledge and understanding as well as in others. Leaders should ensure that all teachers check and develop pupils' understanding of subject-specific vocabulary securely in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
46 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
460 pupils on roll, with places for 496
Schools near Five Elms Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Grafton Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 56% met the expected standard |
| William Bellamy Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Southwood Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% 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 Sian Farrelly
- Phone
- 02082704909
- Address
- Wood Lane, Five Elms Primary School, Dagenham, RM9 5TB
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- URN
- 101228
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.