St Margarets CofE Primary School
URN: 144035 • Barking IG11 8AS
Overview
- Name
- St Margarets CofE Primary School
- URN
- 144035
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GENESIS EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sophie Bannon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02085944003
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 15-19 North Street, Barking IG11 8AS
Summary
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, located in Barking, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 387 pupils, accommodating a maximum of 420. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that reflects its Christian ethos, fostering both academic and personal development. With a focus on inclusivity, approximately 20.7% of students are eligible for free school meals, highlighting the school's dedication to supporting families from diverse backgrounds.
The curriculum at St Margaret's is designed to engage students and promote a love of learning. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and a school council, encouraging pupils to develop their interests and skills outside the classroom. Additionally, the school is proactive in welcoming new families, with open days scheduled for prospective Reception students.
St Margaret's prioritises communication with parents and the wider community, providing regular updates through newsletters and an informative website. The school also offers resources for special educational needs, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to thrive.
The curriculum at St Margaret's is designed to engage students and promote a love of learning. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and a school council, encouraging pupils to develop their interests and skills outside the classroom. Additionally, the school is proactive in welcoming new families, with open days scheduled for prospective Reception students.
St Margaret's prioritises communication with parents and the wider community, providing regular updates through newsletters and an informative website. The school also offers resources for special educational needs, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to thrive.
Useful links
- About the Governors (governance)
- Contact a Governor (governance)
- Governors Minutes (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- Statutory Information (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Calculation Policy Videos (other)
- Policies (other)
- Safeguarding (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Thames View Infants (68.5)
- St Margarets CofE Primary School (66.4)
- Eastbury Primary School (62.8)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (62.7)
- Manor Junior School (62.2)
Key details
- LA
- Barking and Dagenham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- GENESIS EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 387
- Boys
- 191
- Girls
- 196
- FSM %
- 20.70
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 387 | 191 | 196 | 420 | 20.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 375 | 198 | 177 | 420 | 21.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 351 | 177 | 174 | 420 | 16.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 351 | 177 | 174 | 420 | 16.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 394 | 196 | 198 | 472 | 13.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 386 | 189 | 197 | 472 | 9.70 |
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