Valence Primary School, Dagenham

In its own words: "At Valence Primary School every child matters. We aim to create a happy, healthy, safe and secure learning environment. We encourage all children to become independent, lifelong learners and achieve their full potential. We positively promote caring attitudes, respect and responsibility towards each other, the environment and the wider community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of all staff, governors, parents and pupils, it is a pleasure to welcome you to Valence Primary School. At Valence Primary School every child matters. We aim to create a happy, healthy, safe and secure learning environment. We encourage all children to become independent, lifelong learners and achieve their full potential."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £5.00 per session.

In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at Valence 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 (67% in reading, 68% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 49 families put Valence Primary School as their first choice and 172 named it as one of their preferences, for 52 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Valence Primary School are Henry Green Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 82% reading, 83% maths); Grafton Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 70% reading, 69% maths); St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, 86% reading, 83% maths); and Southwood Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 66% reading, 71% maths).

Valence Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

66.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (36%), White British (19%) and Black (14%).

Valence Primary School has a resourced provision (28 places, 28 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (36 places, 36 pupils on roll) for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, autism, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.

Valence Primary School had 43 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath Station, about 1130 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Becontree Avenue, 120 metres away.

In 2024/25, Valence Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Valence Primary School are The Sydney Russell School (0.6 miles), Mayfield School (0.7 miles), All Saints Catholic School and Technology College (0.9 miles) and Robert Clack School (1 mile).