The James Cambell Primary School, Dagenham

In its own words: "At James Cambell, our vision is to provide every child with the opportunities they deserve . Giving every child the opportunities begins with giving children the academic opportunities they deserve. We are passionate about education and ensuring our children receive the highest quality teaching , with a curriculum that builds children's knowledge and skills ."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £3 per session.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at The James Cambell Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% 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 (76% in reading, 82% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 61 families put The James Cambell Primary School as their first choice and 126 named it as one of their preferences, for 61 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to The James Cambell Primary School are Godwin Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); Monteagle Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 78% maths); Roding Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths); and Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road (0.7 miles, Good, 86% reading, 84% maths).

The James Cambell Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

The James Cambell Primary School is one of 20 schools run by Partnership Learning, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

48.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (31%), Black (23%) and White British (16%).

In 2026, 76 pupils (12.6%) received SEN support and 13 (2.2%) 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.

The James Cambell Primary School has a SEN unit for social, emotional and mental health needs: 16 places, 9 pupils on roll.

The nearest Underground station is Becontree Underground Station, about 460 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gale Street / Goresbrook Road (->e), 210 metres away.

In 2024/25, The James Cambell Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to The James Cambell Primary School are Jo Richardson Community School (0.2 miles), Goresbrook School (0.3 miles), The Sydney Russell School (0.9 miles) and Riverside School (1.1 miles).