Marsh Green Primary School
South Close, Dagenham, RM10 9NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Marsh Green 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 35th of 39 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2014, report published 10 July 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 September 2023
Pupils are polite and welcoming and kind to one another here. Children in the early years play well together. Pupils take on roles of responsibility as pupil buddies for new pupils or as friendship monitors at breaktime. Pupils know that the staff keep them safe and will help them if they are worried or upset. Staff have high expectations for pupils' academic and wider development. Leaders ensure that all pupils are supported to do well in their learning and in developing character and confidence, for example through performing in talent shows and celebrating one another's achievements. Pupils know what is expected of them and behave sensibly. Expectations are built on the school's values, such as resilience and pride. As a result, pupils are engaged in their learning and take pride in demonstrating the school's values. Parents and carers praise the school. 'The staff are all thoughtful and do what they can so my child feels listened to and be who he wants to be,' was a typical comment from one parent. The school encourages pupils to be proud of their cultural heritage and to treat everyone with respect.
What the school should improve
- The school has identified the essential knowledge, disciplinary skills and vocabulary that pupils should learn. However, sometimes the specific knowledge and skills that pupils need to learn are not delivered routinely clearly. The school should ensure that all teachers have the expertise to teach the subject-specific disciplinary skills and vocabulary as the subject curriculum intends.
- The school has ensured that all staff have had training in the school's systematic synthetic phonics scheme. However, not all staff demonstrate secure understanding and the expertise needed to develop fluency for weaker readers. The school needs to ensure that all staff have the depth of expertise, and apply a consistent approach, to support pupils who need help to catch up in early reading.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
53 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
367 pupils on roll, with places for 470
Schools near Marsh Green Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| William Ford CofE Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Village Infants' School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Beam Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 76% 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 N Sanchez
- Phone
- 02082704982
- Address
- South Close, Dagenham, RM10 9NJ
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- URN
- 101211
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.