Grafton Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Grafton Primary School, Grafton Road, Dagenham, RM8 3EXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Grafton 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 25th of 39 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 April 2019, report published 16 May 2019

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

118 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths56%

56%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

892 pupils on roll, with places for 920

Eligible for free school meals18.9%

18.9%, 7.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language42.6%

42.6%, 21 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.2%

18.2%, 3.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.9%

3.9%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Grafton Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Five Elms Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	61% met the expected standard
Valence Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	60% met the expected standard
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
Southwood Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	56% met the expected standard
William Bellamy Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	61% 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 Junaida Bana
Phone: 02037275171
Website: graftonprimary.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Grafton Primary School, Grafton Road, Dagenham, RM8 3EX
Local authority: Barking and Dagenham
URN: 101206

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.