The Leys Primary School
Leys Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 9YROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Leys 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 13th of 39 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2013, report published 18 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 November 2023
The Leys Primary School is a happy and caring place, where everyone is important. Pupils feel safe at this school and are considerate of each other's happiness. They are keen to speak to visitors and make them feel welcome. The school expects high standards of behaviour. Pupils know this and respond well. They behave well in lessons and are respectful and polite around the school. Pupils understand what good behaviour is and follow clear systems, which they say are fair. Bullying is rare, but if it does happen, staff are quick to sort it out. Pupils know and understand the school creed, which is based on the school motto, 'Resilience to achieve, aspiration to succeed'. It is central to the work of the school. Pupils say it inspires them to try harder in school and helps them in their life out of school. Pupils respond well to the high expectations of the school. The ambitious and engaging curriculum helps to motivate them to want to attend school regularly. Because of both this and the caring staff, pupils enjoy learning and are rightly proud of their work. This prepares them well for the next stage of their education.
What the school should improve
- A small number of the weakest readers are not always supported to read accurately. This limits their ability to segment and blend sounds correctly. The school must make sure that all staff provide all pupils with effective support to develop their reading fluency.
- In a small number of subjects, refinements are being made to the curriculum. These changes need more time to embed. This means that some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that the refinements in these areas of the curriculum meet the needs of all learners.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
377 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near The Leys Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Perry Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Newtons Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Beam Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Village Infants' School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| William Ford CofE Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% 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 Grant Krog
- Phone
- 02082706470
- Address
- Leys Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 9YR
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- URN
- 101216
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.