Thames View Junior School

URN: 141651 • Barking IG11 0LG

Overview

Name
Thames View Junior School
URN
141651
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Smith (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
Telephone
02045119240
Website
Visit
Address
Samuel Ferguson Place, Barking IG11 0LG

Summary

Thames View Junior School, located in Barking, is a mixed academy for primary-aged children with a current enrolment of 371 pupils, out of a capacity of 480. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, with 31.3% of students eligible for free school meals. The ethos of the school emphasises collaboration, independence, and resilience, encouraging students to develop their skills and push their boundaries.

The curriculum at Thames View Junior is enriched through various extracurricular activities, including arts and sports. The school places a strong emphasis on the arts, offering opportunities for students to engage in music, dance, and drama. Regular school trips are integrated into the learning experience, allowing students to explore the local area and connect their studies to real-world contexts.

Community engagement is a key aspect of Thames View Junior, with initiatives such as parent coffee mornings and partnerships with local organisations. The school aims to create a healthy and happy environment, ensuring that students enjoy nutritious meals and have access to a range of support services, including special educational needs provisions.

Key details

LA
Barking and Dagenham
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
Capacity
480
Pupils
371
Boys
170
Girls
201
FSM %
31.30
Open date
2015-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 371 170 201 480 31.30
2024-09-11 336 152 184 480 36.00
2023-09-11 319 169 150 480 37.00
2022-09-11 319 169 150 480 37.00
2021-09-11 373 192 181 480 31.60
2020-09-11 396 209 187 480 24.50

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