Marks Gate Infants' School
URN: 101210 • Romford RM6 5LL
Overview
- Name
- Marks Gate Infants' School
- URN
- 101210
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- J Barnard (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Lawn Farm Grove, Romford RM6 5LL
Summary
Marks Gate Infants' School is a community primary school located in Romford, Barking and Dagenham, accommodating 291 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 270. The school fosters a mixed-gender environment and is committed to providing a nurturing and secure atmosphere for all students. With a focus on high self-esteem and respect, the school aims to build strong partnerships between home and school to support each child's educational journey.
The curriculum at Marks Gate Infants' School is designed to be broad and balanced, offering a variety of experiences and activities that encourage children to reach their full potential. The school emphasizes the importance of British values, promoting respect, tolerance, and individual liberty while preparing pupils for life in modern Britain.
In addition to academic learning, the school prioritises the well-being of its students, providing mental health support and fostering a culture of mutual respect. With a commitment to inclusivity, the school offers various workshops and events to engage parents and the wider community, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
The curriculum at Marks Gate Infants' School is designed to be broad and balanced, offering a variety of experiences and activities that encourage children to reach their full potential. The school emphasizes the importance of British values, promoting respect, tolerance, and individual liberty while preparing pupils for life in modern Britain.
In addition to academic learning, the school prioritises the well-being of its students, providing mental health support and fostering a culture of mutual respect. With a commitment to inclusivity, the school offers various workshops and events to engage parents and the wider community, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Concordia Academy (72.5)
- Clockhouse Primary School (72.5)
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School (71.0)
- Grove Primary School (69.6)
- Warren Junior School (68.4)
Key details
- LA
- Barking and Dagenham
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 291
- Boys
- 151
- Girls
- 140
- FSM %
- 24.20
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2019-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 291 | 151 | 140 | 270 | 24.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 291 | 151 | 140 | 270 | 24.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 291 | 151 | 140 | 270 | 24.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 291 | 151 | 140 | 270 | 24.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 291 | 151 | 140 | 270 | 24.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 291 | 151 | 140 | 270 | 24.20 |
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