St Margarets CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

15-19 North Street, Barking, IG11 8ASOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Margarets CofE 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 9th of 39 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 March 2013, report published 22 April 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 March 2025

Everyone is valued in this welcoming and inspiring school. It is committed to ensuring pupils receive an exceptional education. Pupils from all backgrounds and cultures thrive. They receive an excellent start to their education. This begins from children's first days in Reception. The school makes sure that pupils' achievements academically and socially are maximised. It has designed a highly ambitious curriculum. Pupils develop a deep breadth of knowledge as they move through the school. The school prepares pupils to be curious and confident learners. They develop a love for learning. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They respond well to the high expectations of behaviour, both in the classroom and around the school site. Pupils feel safe. Staff show great care and compassion towards pupils. Pupils play happily and harmoniously together at social times. They are focused and respectful in lessons. Pupils are polite to each other and visitors. Pupils have an exceptionally strong voice at this school. They take on numerous leadership roles to promote each other's well-being and digital skills. These opportunities enhance pupils' personal skills and enable them to contribute significantly to the life of the school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

46 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 maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

393 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals18.3%

18.3%, 8.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language53.7%

53.7%, 32.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.1%

19.1%, 4.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Margarets CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
Northbury Primary School0.3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard69% met the expected standard
Gascoigne Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
Greatfields Primary School0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Ripple Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
GENESIS EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Tom O'Driscoll
Address
15-19 North Street, Barking, IG11 8AS
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
URN
144035

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.