Warren Junior School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Gordon Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6DAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Warren Junior School is a primary school in Barking and Dagenham for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 67 schools in Barking and Dagenham. It ranks 2nd of 39 primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 March 2024, report published 28 April 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 March 2024

This is a happy and kind place where all are welcomed. Pupils are highly motivated to learn and achieve their best in this nurturing school. They thrive here. They know how their education and character development lead to a respectful culture where all pupils feel valued and safe. The well-being of others is the bedrock of the trusting relationships within the school. Standards of behaviour are consistently high. Pupils are given the tools to demonstrate high levels of self-discipline and control. Leaders have created an environment that is positive and purposeful. The school ensures that all pupils benefit from a highly coordinated approach to enriching the curriculum. Pupils enjoy taking part in the extensive range of clubs, educational visits and wider opportunities provided. Pupils value the many events that enable them to share and celebrate different cultures, including Bollywood dancing and visits to places of worship. Pupils learn the importance of values such as honesty and empathy. They know that as young leaders with responsibilities, such as well-being leaders and school councillors, they are role models to others. They carry out these duties with pride. Pupils successfully represent the school in sporting competitions, including cricket, cross-country and ten-pin bowling.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

136 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths79%

79%, 17 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 score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score113

113, 8 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

546 pupils on roll, with places for 560

Eligible for free school meals22.2%

22.2%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language53.3%

53.3%, 31.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.5%

12.5%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Warren Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Furze Infant School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Bede's Catholic Primary School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding95% met the expected standard
Rose Lane Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement48% met the expected standard
Crowlands Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard
Grove Primary School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding79% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Mairead Pryor
Address
Gordon Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6DA
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
URN
101219

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.