Beam Primary School

URN: 101202 • Dagenham RM10 9ED

Overview

Name
Beam Primary School
URN
101202
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tracey Whittington (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02082704700
Website
Visit
Address
Oval Road North, Dagenham RM10 9ED

Summary

Beam County Primary School is a community school located in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, catering to a mixed-gender population of 588 pupils. The school aims to instil a lifelong love of learning in its students, fostering a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset. The ethos of the school is built on values of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration, ensuring that every child feels safe and valued.

The curriculum at Beam is designed to inspire creativity and a thirst for knowledge, with a strong emphasis on reading as a core component of learning. The school also offers various co-curricular and extracurricular activities to enhance the educational experience, promoting both academic and personal development.

Beam County Primary School prides itself on being a close-knit community, where strong relationships between pupils, parents, and staff are cultivated. The school actively celebrates diversity and encourages students to become responsible and compassionate citizens, working together to achieve exceptional results for all learners.

Key details

LA
Barking and Dagenham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
592
Pupils
588
Boys
294
Girls
294
FSM %
22.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 588 294 294 592 22.90
2024-09-11 599 309 290 592 23.60
2023-09-11 609 312 297 592 25.70
2022-09-11 609 312 297 588 25.70
2021-09-11 606 325 281 567 21.00
2020-09-11 604 326 278 567 16.80

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