Parsloes Primary School, Dagenham
Parsloes 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 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 29 schools in Dagenham with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 60% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- 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
Parsloes Primary School in detail
Parsloes Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Parsloes we are understanding, respectful and with a positive attitude towards life we aspire to achieve well here and beyond. At Parsloes, we are passionate that our children get the very best opportunities."
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of all staff, governors, parents and pupils, it is a pleasure to welcome you to Parsloes Primary School. At Parsloes, we know that all parents have great hopes and aspirations for their children and our aim is to ensure that each pupil receives the best possible education in a happy, secure and intellectually stimulating environment."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Parsloes Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% 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, 83% in maths).
Getting a place at Parsloes Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Parsloes Primary School as their first choice and 129 named it as one of their preferences, for 34 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 Parsloes Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Parsloes Primary School are Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base (0.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 86% maths); Godwin Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road (0.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 84% maths); and William Ford CofE Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 76% maths).
Parsloes Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN BaseGodwin Primary SchoolThomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns RoadWilliam Ford CofE Junior School
Who goes there
76.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (28%), Black (25%) and White British (13%).
In 2026, 84 pupils (20.4%) received SEN support and 26 (6.3%) 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.
Parsloes Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 15 places, 12 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Dagenham Heathway Underground Station, about 270 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Singleton Road (->s), 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Parsloes Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Parsloes Primary School are The Sydney Russell School (0.6 miles), Dagenham Park CofE School (0.8 miles), Goresbrook School (1 mile) and Eastbrook School (1 mile).
The Sydney Russell SchoolDagenham Park CofE SchoolGoresbrook 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 May 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 January 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Parsloes Primary School excels at nurturing happy, well-behaved children within a caring environment where reading is celebrated and pupils develop confidence in their learning. Teachers receive high-quality training and deliver a structured curriculum that builds on what children already know. The school actively supports children's emotional well-being and teaches them about respecting different cultures and beliefs.
Key Strengths
- Well-planned curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge and skills in a structured way from early years through Year 6
- Excellent teaching of reading with well-trained staff delivering consistent phonics lessons, helping pupils read with confidence and fluency
- Strong behaviour and clear routines established across the school, with pupils showing respect and kindness to each other
- Effective support for pupils' well-being through calm boxes and well-being clubs to help regulate emotions
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities occasionally do not receive timely support within lessons, which hampers their progress through the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - leaders engage well with outside agencies to support pupils and families, staff are well-trained with regular updates, and pupils learn about keeping safe including online.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school activities, breakfast club, well-being club, calm boxes, workshops on keeping safe
Parsloes Primary School continues to be a good school where leaders are ambitious for all pupils and the well-planned curriculum supports the school's core values of aspiration and positivity. Pupils work hard, behave exceptionally well, and are kept safe in a caring and nurturing environment.
At a Glance
31.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
28.8
Infant (KS1)
26.6
KS2
16
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
1 unlawfully large infant class
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Parsloes Primary School
Nursery - A Special Delivery! Spine Books
2 Oct 2026
Reception - The Gingerbread Man
2 Oct 2026
Year 1 - Outdoor PE
2 Oct 2026
Year 2 - Wildlife Explorers
2 Oct 2026
Year 3 - Religious Education
2 Oct 2026
Year 4 - Computing Networks
2 Oct 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Parsloes Primary School.
- Parsloes Extended SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Sun And Moon Playcare Scheme Limited370m away · Not yet graded
- Sun and Moon Playcare Scheme630m away · Not yet graded
- Hunters Hall Extended Provision910m away · Not yet graded
- Super Star Sport Camp @ Saint Josephs970m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Parsloes Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Parsloes 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
- 88
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 88 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 83 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
21 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
380 pupils
630 places
250 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(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
84
SEN Support
26
EHC Plans
26.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Parsloes Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 15 places, 12 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
412
Total Pupils
220
Boys
192
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
18.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£66,971
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,706
Per pupil
£2878k
Total funding
£183k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
18.1%
Persistent absence
364
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 Parsloes Primary School
What are SATs results like at Parsloes Primary School?
Of the pupils at Parsloes Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Parsloes Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parsloes Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Parsloes Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Parsloes 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 Parsloes Primary School?
Parsloes Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 60% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at Parsloes Primary School?
Classes at Parsloes Primary School average 25.8 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 Parsloes Primary School?
Parsloes Primary School has around 412 pupils on roll. 31% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Parsloes Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Parsloes Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 15 places, 12 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Parsloes Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Parsloes Primary School in 2024/25. 18.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Parsloes Primary School?
Apply through Barking and Dagenham's coordinated admissions process, naming Parsloes 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 Parsloes Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Parsloes Extended School (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Parsloes Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 88 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 83 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 21 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 Parsloes Primary School?
Parsloes Primary School is at Spurling Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5RH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)