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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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