Rush Green Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Dagenham Road, Rush Green, Romford, RM7 0RLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Rush 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 1st of 39 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 July 2025, report published 11 September 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 July 2025

Rush Green is an extraordinary place. It offers a highly inclusive environment and places no limits on what pupils can achieve. The school's motto of 'Strive to succeed' is fully realised in all its work. The school expertly breaks down barriers to enable all pupils to learn very well, regardless of their background. Pupils remember new knowledge in detail thanks to the school's innovative curriculum and expert teaching staff. High aspirations begin from early years, where children receive remarkable learning experiences, including learning to read musical notation in the Reception Year. Across the school, pupils achieve exceptionally well, including in national assessments. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary. They work hard, attend very well and show a genuine desire to succeed. Pupils are confident and articulate. They develop the knowledge and skills to become well-rounded individuals. Pupils are ready to make a difference in the community. They are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school's work on pupils' personal development is exceptional. The 'Rush Green Promise' includes the deliberate planning of memorable visits and experiences, allowing pupils to connect thoroughly with their learning. Pupils relish taking on leadership opportunities, including roles on the pupil senior leadership team, the school council and as pupil ambassadors.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

108 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths89%

89%, 27 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths22%

22%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score113

113, 8 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

840 pupils on roll, with places for 840

Eligible for free school meals15.8%

15.8%, 10.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language49.8%

49.8%, 28.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support24.9%

24.9%, 10.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Rush Green Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Concordia Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding81% met the expected standard
Harrow Lodge Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding70% met the expected standard
St Mary's Catholic Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Crowlands Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard
William Bellamy Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good61% 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
Mr S Abeledo
Address
Dagenham Road, Rush Green, Romford, RM7 0RL
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
URN
101212

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.