The James Cambell Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Langley Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 6TDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The James Cambell 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 20th of 39 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 May 2024, report published 27 June 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

91 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 maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

602 pupils on roll, with places for 840

Eligible for free school meals30.9%

30.9%, 4.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language48.3%

48.3%, 26.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.6%

12.6%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.2%

2.2%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The James Cambell Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Godwin Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	71% met the expected standard
Monteagle Primary School	0.5 miles	Report card: Strong standard	76% met the expected standard
Roding Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	73% met the expected standard
St Peter's Catholic Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	79% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Ms Clara Breakwell
Phone: 02082704602
Website: jamescambell.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Langley Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 6TD
Local authority: Barking and Dagenham
URN: 144280

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.