St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Goresbrook Road, St. Peters Rc School, Dagenham, RM9 6UUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Peter's Catholic 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 15th of 39 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 June 2023, report published 31 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
Leaders have developed a culture in the school where everyone feels a strong sense of community. Pupils are extremely happy in the school. They enjoy learning and take pride in their achievements. Leaders have created a place to be where all pupils are safe and nurtured. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is ambitious, and pupils enjoy being challenged. Leaders' development of pupils' character is exceptional. Pupils are confident, polite and kind. Leaders provide pupils with great care and guidance. Pupils have been taught a sense of collective responsibility, which ensures they look after each other. Staff know their pupils extremely well. Pupils are well behaved during lessons and around the school site. In early years, children follow instructions well and have developed clear routines to ensure they are ready for Year 1. Pupils take part in a range of wider opportunities in the school. These include choir, football and coding clubs. There is also a range of opportunities for pupils to develop their leadership skills and contribute to the school community. Pupils can join various committees, including the student chaplain, eco-club and student council.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teaching does not check or deepen pupils' understanding and identify misconceptions quickly. This means that pupils do not commit knowledge or key vocabulary to their long-term memories. Leaders should develop the expertise of all teachers so that they identify and address any gaps in pupils' understanding and develop a deep understanding of relevant subject vocabulary.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
52 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
387 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near St Peter's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Green Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Godwin Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| William Ford CofE Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Village Infants' School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Scott
- Phone
- 02082706524
- Address
- Goresbrook Road, St. Peters Rc School, Dagenham, RM9 6UU
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- URN
- 101237
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.