Manor Primary School, Dagenham
Manor 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 May 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 29 schools in Dagenham with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- 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
Manor Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Manor Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 80% in Barking and Dagenham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 67% in reading and 65% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Manor Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 101 families put Manor Primary School as their first choice and 164 named it as one of their preferences, for 103 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Manor Primary School are Manor Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 87% reading, 86% maths); Eastbury Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 66% reading, 56% maths); Ripple Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 79% reading, 83% maths); and Dorothy Barley Infants' School (0.7 miles, Good).
Manor Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Manor Junior SchoolEastbury Primary SchoolRipple Primary SchoolDorothy Barley Infants' School
Who goes there
15.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 33% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (59%), Black (12%) and Mixed (9%).
Manor Primary School has a SEN unit for autism: 12 places, 12 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Manor Primary School had 55 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Upney Station, about 460 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Barking Community Hospital, 290 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Manor Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Manor Primary School are Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College (under 0.1 miles); Eastbury Community School (0.5 miles); Loxford School (0.7 miles); and Greatfields School (1 mile).
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities CollegeEastbury Community SchoolLoxford SchoolGreatfields 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; DfE school workforce census; 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from May 2014, 12 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 March 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Manor Primary School creates a happy, supportive environment where children feel safe and are encouraged to try their best. The school excels in teaching reading and mathematics with well-trained staff, and provides excellent additional support for children with special educational needs. Parents and families are very positive about the care and education the school provides.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional pupil behaviour - polite, helpful and respectful with rare disruption to lessons
- Excellent reading programme with trained staff delivering phonics confidently and matching books to ability
- Strong mathematics teaching with well-trained staff and consistent use of subject-specific language
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through quick identification and tailored individual programmes
- Wide range of enriching activities including clubs, trips, visiting speakers and themed days
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers sometimes move pupils to new learning before fully checking that previous concepts are securely understood, creating gaps in knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with secure systems in place and governors having a strong grasp on safeguarding procedures.
Extracurricular Activities
Multi-sports club, tag rugby, choir, swimming lessons, dance workshop, trips to places of worship, archaeological dig, Paradise Wildlife Park, Discover Story Centre at Stratford, ancient Greek and Roman days, eco-ambassador programme, school council, lunchtime monitor roles
Manor Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy learning in a happy, inclusive environment. The school has strong teaching, particularly in reading and mathematics, and provides excellent support for all learners including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
15.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 65% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 73% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
28.9
KS2
37
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Manor Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Manor Primary School.
- Manor Longbridge Extended SchoolsAt the school · Not yet graded
- Manor Junior Extended School ProvisionAt the school · Not yet graded
- Manor Infants Before SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Manor Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Manor 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
- 32
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 27 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
628 pupils
630 places
2 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)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
143
SEN Support
36
EHC Plans
15.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Manor Primary School has a SEN unit for autism: 12 places, 12 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,135
Total Pupils
597
Boys
538
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
55
Teachers
20.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£65,415
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,274
Per pupil
£7302k
Total funding
£259k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
18.2%
Persistent absence
874
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 Manor Primary School
What are SATs results like at Manor Primary School?
Of the pupils at Manor Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Manor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Manor Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Manor Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Manor 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 Manor Primary School?
Manor Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Manor Primary School?
Classes at Manor Primary School average 29.1 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Manor Primary School?
Manor Primary School has around 1135 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Manor Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Manor Primary School has a SEN unit for autism: 12 places, 12 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Manor Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Manor Primary School in 2024/25. 18.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Manor Primary School?
Apply through Barking and Dagenham's coordinated admissions process, naming Manor 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 Manor Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs at the school: Manor Longbridge Extended Schools (registered, not yet graded), Manor Junior Extended School Provision (registered, not yet graded) and Manor Infants Before School (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 Manor Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 27 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 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 Manor Primary School?
Manor Primary School is at 40 Scholars Way, Dagenham, RM8 2FL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)