St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Dagenham
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Dagenham, part of The Good Shepherd Catholic Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 29 schools in Dagenham with published results, and 3,694th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% 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 75% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put St Vincent's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 55 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Vincent's Catholic Primary School are Henry Green Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 82% reading, 83% maths); Becontree Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 68% reading, 65% maths); Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 91% maths); and Goodmayes Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 84% maths).
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Henry Green Primary SchoolBecontree Primary SchoolAl-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary SchoolGoodmayes Primary School
The trust
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is one of 8 schools run by The Good Shepherd Catholic Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 78% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
46.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (49%), Mixed (17%) and Asian (11%).
In 2026, 23 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 7 (3.2%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Goodmayes Rail Station, about 1010 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Winterbourne Road, 200 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Vincent's Catholic Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Vincent's Catholic Primary School are Mayfield School (0.3 miles), Chadwell Heath Academy (0.8 miles), The Sydney Russell School (0.9 miles) and All Saints Catholic School and Technology College (1.3 miles).
Mayfield SchoolChadwell Heath AcademyThe Sydney Russell SchoolAll Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (URN 101239), it was rated Good in May 2012.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Vincent's is a warm, welcoming place where children are genuinely cared for and motivated to do their best. The school excels at teaching reading through its expert phonics programme and provides excellent support for children with additional needs. Pupils behave well, respect each other, and benefit from a rich curriculum with interesting learning activities and plenty of enrichment experiences.
Key Strengths
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with clear progression of knowledge and skills
- Excellent phonics programme and reading support enabling pupils to become fluent readers
- Strong provision for pupils with SEND, swiftly identifying needs and providing effective support
- High standards of pupil behaviour and conduct reflecting the school's values
- Nurturing atmosphere with genuine care and strong community links
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching does not regularly revisit previous learning, meaning pupils sometimes struggle to remember and build on prior knowledge
- Need to ensure pupils connect ideas and make links across longer-term learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders prioritising pupil safety and creating an open culture where pupils know what to do if they have worries.
Extracurricular Activities
Dodgeball, chess, football, visits to theatres and museums, breakfast club
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and friendly school where pupils are motivated to learn and achieve well. The school has maintained good standards with a nurturing atmosphere built on genuine care and high expectations for all pupils.
At a Glance
18.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 68% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.7
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Vincent's Catholic Primary School.
- The Ultimate Education460m away · Not yet graded
- Learning Hive - Becontree490m away · Not yet graded
- Empower Youth570m away · Not yet graded
- All Stars Breakfast & Afterschool Club Goodmayes630m away · Not yet graded
- JAM Activity Camps Ltd640m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Vincent's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Vincent's Catholic 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
- 51
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 51 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 43 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 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
93%
Near capacity
196 pupils
210 places
14 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
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
13.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
216
Total Pupils
114
Boys
102
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
21.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£66,704
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,509
Per pupil
£1408k
Total funding
£48k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
8.9%
Persistent absence
180
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
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is St Vincent's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (URN 101239), it was rated Good in May 2012.
What is the catchment area for St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Vincent's Catholic 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 St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School average 26.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School has around 216 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 8.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Barking and Dagenham's coordinated admissions process, naming St Vincent's Catholic 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 St Vincent's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Vincent's Catholic Primary School: The Ultimate Education (460m away, registered, not yet graded), Learning Hive - Becontree (490m away, registered, not yet graded) and Empower Youth (570m 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 St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 51 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 43 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 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 St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is at Burnside Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 2JN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)