Valence Primary School
URN: 101222 • Dagenham RM8 3AR
Overview
- Name
- Valence Primary School
- URN
- 101222
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard November (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02030069888
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bonham Road, Dagenham RM8 3AR
Summary
Valence Primary School, located in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, is a mixed community school catering to 895 pupils with a capacity of 1,050. The school operates across two sites: Bonham Road and St. George's Road. Valence Primary emphasizes a nurturing environment where every child is valued, promoting independence, lifelong learning, and respect within a safe and secure setting.
The curriculum at Valence is designed to be stimulating and inclusive, fostering a love of learning through various challenges and activities. The school actively promotes British values, encouraging students to understand democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. This is achieved through initiatives such as the School Council, where pupils can voice their opinions and participate in decision-making processes.
Valence Primary also prioritises community involvement and parental engagement, recognizing the importance of collaboration among staff, governors, and families. The school provides resources and support through its Family Support Hub, ensuring that families have access to essential information and assistance.
The curriculum at Valence is designed to be stimulating and inclusive, fostering a love of learning through various challenges and activities. The school actively promotes British values, encouraging students to understand democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. This is achieved through initiatives such as the School Council, where pupils can voice their opinions and participate in decision-making processes.
Valence Primary also prioritises community involvement and parental engagement, recognizing the importance of collaboration among staff, governors, and families. The school provides resources and support through its Family Support Hub, ensuring that families have access to essential information and assistance.
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Nearby alternatives
- The St Teresa Catholic Primary School (73.8)
- Manor Primary School (67.4)
- Grafton Primary School (65.6)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (64.4)
- The James Cambell Primary School (64.1)
Key details
- LA
- Barking and Dagenham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 895
- Boys
- 477
- Girls
- 418
- FSM %
- 24.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 895 | 477 | 418 | 1050 | 24.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 949 | 491 | 458 | 1050 | 26.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 991 | 510 | 481 | 1050 | 26.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 991 | 510 | 481 | 1050 | 26.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1043 | 542 | 501 | 1050 | 23.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1127 | 567 | 560 | 1050 | 22.70 |
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