The Leys Primary School, Dagenham
The Leys 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 November 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 21st-highest of the 29 schools in Dagenham with published results, and 8,749th of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below 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
The Leys Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at The Leys Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% 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 (74% in reading, 76% in maths).
Getting a place at The Leys Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put The Leys Primary School as their first choice and 95 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at The Leys Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Leys Primary School are John Perry Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 83% maths); Newtons Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 78% maths); Beam Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 89% reading, 86% maths); and Village Infants' School (0.7 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than The Leys Primary School.
John Perry Primary SchoolNewtons Primary SchoolBeam Primary SchoolVillage Infants' School
Who goes there
42.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (27%), Black (26%) and White British (15%).
In 2026, 60 pupils (15.9%) received SEN support and 8 (2.1%) 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 Underground station is Dagenham East Underground Station, about 940 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Leys Avenue, 230 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
The Leys Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to The Leys Primary School are Dagenham Park CofE School (0.5 miles), Brook Sixth Form and Academy (0.8 miles), The Brittons Academy (0.9 miles) and Eastbrook School (1.1 miles).
Dagenham Park CofE SchoolBrook Sixth Form and AcademyThe Brittons AcademyEastbrook 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
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from November 2013, 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 November 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Leys Primary School creates a happy, caring environment where children feel valued and safe. The ambitious curriculum is designed to excite pupils about learning, and most want to attend regularly. Strong leadership and a supportive culture mean pupils behave well and develop the resilience and aspiration needed to succeed in their next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-trained staff and regular assessments to help pupils catch up
- Broad, ambitious curriculum carefully sequenced from early years through Year 6
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs, allowing most to access the same curriculum as other pupils
- Excellent behaviour with clear, fair systems and rare bullying
- Caring culture with strong leadership that values staff well-being
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of weakest readers need better support to develop accurate reading and sound-blending skills
- In some subjects, curriculum knowledge is not as clearly mapped out as it should be, limiting pupil achievement
- Recent curriculum refinements in a small number of subjects need more time to embed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff prioritizing pupils' well-being and safety.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school activities, visits to St Pauls Cathedral, visiting musicians, local authority music events
The Leys Primary School is a good school where pupils feel safe and are well-behaved. The school offers an ambitious curriculum with a caring culture that helps pupils enjoy learning and prepare well for their next stage of education.
At a Glance
30.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
25.4
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class 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
Keep up with The Leys Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Leys Primary School.
- Fun 'n' fab Kids CentreAt the school · Not yet graded
- Family 1st Services Limited860m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Leys Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Leys 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
- 22
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 17 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 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
Your chances of a place at The Leys Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
379 pupils
428 places
49 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(12)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
60
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
18.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
377
Total Pupils
173
Boys
204
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
18.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£67,447
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,455
Per pupil
£2764k
Total funding
£182k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3%
Overall absence
21.4%
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
The Leys Primary School
Questions parents ask about The Leys Primary School
What are SATs results like at The Leys Primary School?
Of the pupils at The Leys Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is The Leys Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Leys Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for The Leys Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When The Leys 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 The Leys Primary School?
The Leys Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 428 places.
How big are the classes at The Leys Primary School?
Classes at The Leys Primary School average 27.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to The Leys Primary School?
The Leys Primary School has around 377 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Leys Primary School?
6.3% of sessions were missed at The Leys Primary School in 2024/25. 21.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Leys Primary School?
Apply through Barking and Dagenham's coordinated admissions process, naming The Leys 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 The Leys Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Fun 'n' fab Kids Centre (registered, not yet graded). There is another 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 The Leys Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 17 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 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 The Leys Primary School?
The Leys Primary School is at Leys Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9YR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)