Valence Primary School

About Valence Primary School

Valence Primary School is a community school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 895 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 66.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Barking and Dagenham →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

895 / 1,050 (85%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Bonham Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3AR

Phone

02030069888

Headteacher

Richard November

Website

www.valenceprimaryschool.com

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Valence Primary School?

Valence Primary School is a community school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Valence Primary School have?

Valence Primary School has 895 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Valence Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Valence Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Valence Primary School?

Valence Primary School is located at Bonham Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3AR.