Grafton Primary School
URN: 101206 • Dagenham RM8 3EX
Overview
- Name
- Grafton Primary School
- URN
- 101206
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 65.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Junaida Bana (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02037275171
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grafton Primary School, Dagenham RM8 3EX
Summary
Grafton Primary School is a community school located in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, with a current enrolment of 898 pupils and a capacity of 920. The school promotes an inclusive environment that celebrates the diverse backgrounds of its students. Grafton’s ethos is centred around the values of kindness, respect, gratitude, honesty, curiosity, and determination, encouraging pupils to grow both academically and personally.
The school follows a REAL curriculum that is designed to be relevant, engaging, and enquiry-led, fostering a lifelong love of learning. Grafton Primary places a strong emphasis on the development of essential life skills and the importance of respect for oneself and others, as well as understanding individual rights. The school also actively promotes British values, including democracy and individual liberty, through various initiatives such as the school council and rights ambassadors.
Grafton Primary School is committed to supporting families and ensuring the well-being of every child. The school provides various resources and information to keep parents informed about school life, policies, and events, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration between families and the school.
The school follows a REAL curriculum that is designed to be relevant, engaging, and enquiry-led, fostering a lifelong love of learning. Grafton Primary places a strong emphasis on the development of essential life skills and the importance of respect for oneself and others, as well as understanding individual rights. The school also actively promotes British values, including democracy and individual liberty, through various initiatives such as the school council and rights ambassadors.
Grafton Primary School is committed to supporting families and ensuring the well-being of every child. The school provides various resources and information to keep parents informed about school life, policies, and events, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration between families and the school.
Useful links
- YR 5&6 - Walk home alone consent form (sen)
- Home School Agreement 25/26 (other)
- School Prospectus 24/25 (other)
- Grafton Key Information 2025-26 (other)
- MEDICAL APPOINTMENT (other)
- Summer 2 Newsletter 2025 (other)
- Weekly Bulletin 26-9-25 (other)
- Grafton Primary School | Website Designed by Kittle Visual Marketing (other)
- Parent Pay (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The St Teresa Catholic Primary School (73.8)
- Manor Primary School (67.4)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (64.4)
- The James Cambell Primary School (64.1)
- Valence Primary School (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Barking and Dagenham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 920
- Pupils
- 898
- Boys
- 437
- Girls
- 461
- FSM %
- 21.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 898 | 437 | 461 | 920 | 21.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 909 | 457 | 452 | 920 | 25.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 905 | 477 | 428 | 920 | 23.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 905 | 477 | 428 | 920 | 23.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 907 | 481 | 426 | 920 | 22.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 889 | 458 | 431 | 920 | 20.20 |
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