Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road, Dagenham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Thomas Arnold Primary is a welcoming school where all children thrive. Teachers make learning interesting and engaging, with particularly strong results in mathematics where many pupils make outstanding progress. The school provides excellent pastoral care and has built strong relationships with parents and families.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding leadership that has driven significant school improvements
- Good progress across all pupil groups, with many making outstanding progress in mathematics
- Strong teaching quality with evidence of outstanding practice
- Positive school atmosphere and excellent care for pupils' wellbeing
- Above average attendance and rising attainment in reading and mathematics
Areas for Improvement
- Writing attainment lags behind reading and mathematics
- Inconsistent handwriting, presentation and spelling standards across the school
- Limited opportunities for pupils to apply writing skills in subjects beyond English
Safeguarding
Safeguarding procedures are effective - pupils report feeling safe and very well looked after by teachers and staff.
Extracurricular Activities
Wide range of additional sports activities, physical education programme
Thomas Arnold Primary School is a good school that has made rapid improvements over the last two years, driven by highly effective leadership. All groups of pupils are making good progress, with particularly strong achievement in mathematics.
At a Glance
27.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 66% to 86%. Maths has improved from 80% to 84%. Writing has remained stable at around 73%.
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
26.9
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
454 pupils
476 capacity
22 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Dagenham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Dagenham
Admissions Demand - Barking and Dagenham
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.59961%
Overall absence
19.02314%
Persistent absence
389
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Hopewell School
Dagenham Park CofE School
Pathways School
Mayesbrook Park School
Northstar Nurture School
Goresbrook School
Jo Richardson Community School
Oxlow Bridge School
Trinity School
Brook Sixth Form and Academy
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