Grafton 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
Grafton Primary School excels at creating a happy, safe environment where children develop a genuine love of learning. The school is particularly strong at supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs, helping them make excellent progress. Teachers use engaging, creative activities - like visits around London and real-life learning moments - to make lessons memorable and exciting.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and safety - pupils are confident, polite and have excellent attitudes to learning
- Outstanding leadership that ensures high standards of teaching and accurate tracking of pupil progress
- Excellent progress for disadvantaged pupils, those with special needs, and English language learners
- Good teaching with engaging activities that develop pupils' love of learning
- Effective use of pupil premium funding to accelerate progress for eligible pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Too few pupils reach higher levels in writing
- Most able pupils sometimes lack sufficiently challenging work
- Teacher marking does not always provide challenging next steps to help pupils improve
- Overall progress remains good rather than outstanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils confidently express how safe they feel in school and are well-prepared with e-safety knowledge.
Extracurricular Activities
School tuck shop run by pupils, charity fundraising events including discos and fairs, transition visits to secondary school, visits around London
Grafton Primary School is a good school where the headteacher and senior team lead outstandingly well. Children start below expected levels but make good progress in literacy and numeracy through fun and engaging learning experiences.
At a Glance
19.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Not Applicable
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
64 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 66% to 70%. Maths has improved from 62% to 69%. Writing has improved from 58% to 64%.
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
33
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
892 pupils
920 capacity
28 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(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.64728%
Overall absence
17.36842%
Persistent absence
760
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
Grafton Primary School
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Trinity School
Robert Clack School
The Sydney Russell School
Mayfield School
Oxlow Bridge School
The Compass School
Eastbrook School
St Edward's Church of England Academy
The Warren School
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