Godwin Primary School, Dagenham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Godwin Primary School creates a welcoming environment where children are eager to learn. The school excels at teaching reading through expert phonics delivery and provides outstanding support for pupils with additional needs. Your child will develop important values like kindness, resilience and responsibility while learning an ambitious curriculum across a broad range of subjects.
Key Strengths
- Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning and behaviour is very good throughout the school
- Strong phonics teaching with precise delivery and quick identification of any gaps in reading development
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, including early identification and personalised help
- Ambitious curriculum that exceeds national requirements in some areas
- Wide range of clubs and educational visits to support academic learning and cultural development
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff lack secure subject knowledge in certain curriculum areas, leading to less effective teaching and occasional gaps in pupils' understanding
- When subject expertise is weaker, checks on learning are less precise and pupil misconceptions are not always addressed
- Pupil attendance is not as high as it should be, though the school has strategies in place to improve this
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school ensuring pupils learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy.
Extracurricular Activities
Student council, eco-warriors, clubs, educational visits
Godwin Primary School has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. Pupils love attending the school and behave very well, with the school delivering an ambitious curriculum and providing strong support for all learners.
At a Glance
21.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 90%. Maths has remained stable at around 87%. Writing has remained stable at around 75%.
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
422 pupils
630 capacity
208 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Dagenham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Dagenham
Admissions Demand - Barking and Dagenham
Places available
4,064
Applications
3,038
Got 1st preference
96.2%
Got preferred school
99.7%
Primary admissions across Barking and Dagenham (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.0434%
Overall absence
22.3796%
Persistent absence
353
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Godwin Primary School
Hopewell School
Mayesbrook Park School
Northstar Nurture School
Goresbrook School
Jo Richardson Community School
Pathways School
Dagenham Park CofE School
The Sydney Russell School
Oxlow Bridge School
Eastbrook School
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