Dorothy Barley Junior Academy

About Dorothy Barley Junior Academy

Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 300 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 57.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Barking and Dagenham →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

300 / 457 (66%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 March 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Ivinghoe Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2NB

Phone

02082704962

Head Teacher

Cathy Leicester

Website

dorothybarleyjunioracademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dorothy Barley Junior Academy?

Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Dorothy Barley Junior Academy have?

Dorothy Barley Junior Academy has 300 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dorothy Barley Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?

Dorothy Barley Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023).

How does Dorothy Barley Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Dorothy Barley Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Dorothy Barley Junior Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Dorothy Barley Junior Academy?

Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is located at Ivinghoe Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2NB.