St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

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

Burnside Road, Dagenham, RM8 2JNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Vincent'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 28th of 39 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 May 2012, report published 15 June 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 February 2025

Pupils enjoy coming to this welcoming and friendly school. Staff know pupils and their families extremely well. The school has also developed strong links with the local community. The school's nurturing atmosphere is built on genuine care for one another. Pupils hold their teachers in high regard. Pupils arrive each day motivated to learn. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). It is a stimulating place for pupils to learn. They achieve well. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour, and they conduct themselves in accordance with these expectations. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils live out the school's values. For instance, pupils are compassionate, respectful, cooperative and develop perseverance. Staff take any bullying concerns very seriously. Incidents are dealt with robustly and resolved quickly. Pupils know what to do if they have any worries. They are happy and safe. Pupils benefit from a rich array of different experiences, such as visits to local places of interest including theatres and museums. Various after-school clubs are available, in which many pupils take part. These include, for example, dodgeball, chess and football.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, teaching does not enable pupils to regularly revisit their learning from previous terms and years. This means that, sometimes, pupils struggle to remember some of their previous learning. The school should ensure that pupils revisit and remember their prior learning so that they can build on what they know as they move through the curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths66%

66%, 4 percentage points above 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 score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

216 pupils on roll, with places for 236

Eligible for free school meals18.5%

18.5%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language46.8%

46.8%, 25.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.6%

10.6%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Henry Green Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
Becontree Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good53% met the expected standard
Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard
Goodmayes Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Valence Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Craft
Address
Burnside Road, Dagenham, RM8 2JN
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
URN
148289

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.