Thames View Junior School, Barking

Good
Primary
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Ages 711

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~424m)Possible (~605m)Unlikely (~787m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr James Smith
Pupils:390 / 480 capacity
LA:Barking and Dagenham
Phone:02045119240
Address:Samuel Ferguson Place, Bastable Avenue, Barking, IG11 0TR
Trust:PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 February 2015

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:141651
UKPRN:10048203
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Barking
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Thames View is an exceptionally inclusive and nurturing school where all pupils thrive. Staff consistently apply high expectations for behaviour, creating a calm and safe learning environment where disadvantaged pupils achieve above the national average. The school offers an ambitious academic curriculum alongside extensive enrichment activities - from yoga and choir clubs to theatre visits and residential experiences - ensuring every child can develop their talents and interests.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils' behaviour is impeccable with high attendance consistently above national average
  • Ambitious curriculum taught well by knowledgeable staff with strong focus on reading, writing and communication
  • Disadvantaged pupils achieve particularly well, exceeding national averages
  • Highly inclusive school culture with comprehensive support for pupils with SEND and those learning English
  • Wide range of enrichment activities including clubs, residential visits, theatre trips and musical opportunities

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Yoga club, choir, dance club, cooking with parents and carers, residential visits, sports, theatre trips, musical instrument lessons, charity fundraising

Thames View Junior School is a strong performing school where pupils achieve well academically and behave exceptionally. The school provides an ambitious, inclusive curriculum with excellent pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.

At a Glance

34.1%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+11ppMaths+14ppWriting+4pp

Reading has improved from 66% to 77%. Maths has improved from 70% to 84%. Writing has improved from 69% to 73%.

Class Sizes

26.5

Avg class size

26.5

KS2

14

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Thames View Health Centre (Stop K)
104m · 2 min walk
Thames View / Christ Church (->E)
223m · 4 min walk
Crossness Road (Stop L)
270m · 4 min walk
Radford Way (->W)
312m · 5 min walk
Glenmore Way (Stop J)
347m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

81%

Available places

390 pupils

480 capacity

90 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Barking

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,562
Projected new pupils:391

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Barking

Admissions Demand - Barking and Dagenham

Low demand0.75x oversubscription

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)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.5688%

Overall absence

6.71642%

Persistent absence

402

Enrolments

Authorised2.67102%
Unauthorised0.89779%
Persistent (10%+)6.71642%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.68567%
18/19
3.94629%
20/21
4.93577%
21/22
4.75785%
22/23
3.84765%
23/24
3.5688%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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