Five Elms Primary School, Dagenham
Five Elms Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Dagenham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 29 schools in Dagenham with published results, and 7,842nd of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Barking and Dagenham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Five Elms Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Five Elms Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 80% in Barking and Dagenham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (79% in reading, 75% in maths).
Getting a place at Five Elms Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 40 families put Five Elms Primary School as their first choice and 207 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Five Elms Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Five Elms Primary School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 73% reading, 67% maths); Grafton Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 70% reading, 69% maths); William Bellamy Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 71% reading, 71% maths); and Southwood Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 66% reading, 71% maths).
Five Elms Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolGrafton Primary SchoolWilliam Bellamy Primary SchoolSouthwood Primary School
Who goes there
66.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (37%), White British (19%) and Black (15%).
In 2026, 53 pupils (11.5%) received SEN support and 32 (7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Five Elms Primary School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment: 20 places, 19 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Dagenham Heathway, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Five Elms School, 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Five Elms Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Five Elms Primary School are All Saints Catholic School and Technology College (0.6 miles), Robert Clack School (0.6 miles), The Sydney Russell School (0.7 miles) and Eastbrook School (0.8 miles).
All Saints Catholic School and Technology CollegeRobert Clack SchoolThe Sydney Russell SchoolEastbrook School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Five Elms is a welcoming school where children enjoy learning and feel safe. Teachers use well-planned lessons with strong subject knowledge, particularly in reading and maths, and the school supports all learners including those with additional needs. Staff are visible and approachable, and parents appreciate the partnership in supporting their child's education.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour in lessons and a strong anti-bullying culture with pupils knowing who to turn to with concerns
- Well-sequenced curriculum with clear progression in learning, particularly strong in reading and mathematics teaching
- High expectations for all pupils including those with SEND, with effective support to help them catch up
- Pupils are inquisitive, resilient learners who show respect and respond positively to challenges
- Parents have very positive views, appreciating visible and approachable staff
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to more consistently develop pupils' understanding of subject-specific vocabulary across all subjects, as some pupils are not deepening their knowledge as well in some areas compared to others
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the governing body and leaders promote a strong safeguarding culture, ensure proper employment checks, train staff well, and proactively identify and support pupils at risk of harm.
Extracurricular Activities
school councillors, art ambassadors, anti-bullying ambassadors, votes for schools programme
Five Elms Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy learning and staff create a safe, supportive environment. Leaders have a clear vision and promote a culture that celebrates differences and supports all learners, including those with special needs.
At a Glance
27.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Hearing
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 78% to 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
16
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Five Elms Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Five Elms Primary School.
- Super Star Sport Camp @ Saint Josephs320m away · Not yet graded
- Sun and Moon Playcare Scheme930m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Five Elms Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Five Elms Primary School is in Barking and Dagenham; for families living there:
Apply to Barking and Dagenham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 70
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 70 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 62 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Barking and Dagenham is 65 (the median across 68 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Five Elms Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
417 pupils
450 places
33 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Dagenham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dagenham
Across Barking and Dagenham council
Places available
3,884
Applications
2,970
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Barking and Dagenham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
53
SEN Support
32
EHC Plans
18.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Five Elms Primary School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment: 20 places, 19 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
460
Total Pupils
239
Boys
221
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
26
Teachers
17.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,198
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,550
Per pupil
£3094k
Total funding
£215k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
17.2%
Persistent absence
396
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Five Elms Primary School
What are SATs results like at Five Elms Primary School?
Of the pupils at Five Elms Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Five Elms Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Five Elms Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Five Elms Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Five Elms Primary School is oversubscribed, Barking and Dagenham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Five Elms Primary School?
Five Elms Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 450 places.
How big are the classes at Five Elms Primary School?
Classes at Five Elms Primary School average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Five Elms Primary School?
Five Elms Primary School has around 460 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Five Elms Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Five Elms Primary School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment: 20 places, 19 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Five Elms Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Five Elms Primary School in 2024/25. 17.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Five Elms Primary School?
Apply through Barking and Dagenham's coordinated admissions process, naming Five Elms Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Five Elms Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Five Elms Primary School: Super Star Sport Camp @ Saint Josephs (320m away, registered, not yet graded) and Sun and Moon Playcare Scheme (930m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Five Elms Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 70 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 62 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Barking and Dagenham is 65 (the median across 68 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Five Elms Primary School?
Five Elms Primary School is at Wood Lane, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5TB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)