Village Infants' School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ford Road Dagenham Essex RM10 9JS |
| Reference Number | 101223 |
Village Infants’ School is performing well, effectively maintaining the standards set in its previous inspection. The school fosters a caring and ambitious environment for its pupils, ensuring they feel safe and happy. With strong values and high expectations, the staff work diligently to support all students, including those with special educational needs. The curriculum is well-structured and focuses on early reading and mathematics, helping most pupils become confident learners. However, some gaps in knowledge persistence and clarity in the early years activities have been identified as areas for improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 294 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.92%
Girls: 54.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 61.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 41 | 87 |
| 2 | 37 | 41 | 78 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 25.5% |
| African | 22.8% |
| White, Other | 13.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% |
| Indian | 4.1% |
| Caribbean | 3.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 26 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 22 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Caring and ambitious environment for all pupils
- Strong focus on early reading and mathematics
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Engaging extracurricular activities that enrich learning
- Positive behaviour and high expectations for pupil conduct
- Strong connection with parents and community
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on pupil understanding in some subjects
- Lack of clarity in essential knowledge objectives in early years activities
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
William Ford CofE Junior School
Ford Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9JS |
0 miles |
|
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road, Rowdowns Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6NH |
0.35 miles |
|
Parsloes Primary School
Spurling Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5RH |
0.49 miles |
|
Marsh Green Primary School
South Close, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9NJ |
0.52 miles |
|
Godwin Primary School
Finnymore Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6JH |
0.59 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Goresbrook Road, St. Peters Rc School, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6UU |
0.59 miles |
|
Hunters Hall Primary School
Alibon Road, Hunters Hall Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8DE |
0.63 miles |
|
Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base
Alibon Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8DF |
0.65 miles |
|
The Leys Primary School
Leys Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9YR |
0.69 miles |
|
John Perry Primary School
Charles Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8UR |
0.82 miles |
|
Beam Primary School
Oval Road North, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9ED |
0.87 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Connor Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5UL |
1.01 miles |
|
The James Cambell Primary School
Langley Crescent, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6TD |
1.07 miles |
|
Newtons Primary School
Lowen Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8QR |
1.07 miles |
|
Southwood Primary School
Keppel Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5LT |
1.17 miles |
|
Five Elms Primary School
Wood Lane, Five Elms Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5TB |
1.17 miles |
|
Park Primary Academy
1 Hart Way, Rainham, RM13 8TD |
1.19 miles |
|
Roding Primary School
Hewett Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 2XS |
1.35 miles |
|
William Bellamy Primary School
Frizlands Lane, East, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7HX |
1.42 miles |
|
The St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Bowes Road, Bowes Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 2XJ |
1.44 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Dagenham Park CofE School
School Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9QH |
0.32 miles |
|
Pathways School
New Road, Dagenham, RM9 6PH |
0.59 miles |
|
Oxlow Bridge School
100 Wantz Road, Dagenham, RM10 8PP |
0.66 miles |
|
Hopewell School
Harmony House, Baden Powell Close, Dagenham, Essex, Essex, RM9 6XN |
0.78 miles |
|
Brook Sixth Form and Academy
Yew Tree Avenue, Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 7FN |
0.94 miles |
|
Trinity School
Heathway, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7SJ |
0.99 miles |
|
Eastbrook School
Dagenham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7UR |
1 miles |
|
Northstar Nurture School
Old CPC at James Cambell Primary School, Langley Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 6TD |
1.02 miles |
|
Goresbrook School
Cook Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6XW |
1.04 miles |
|
The Sydney Russell School
Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5QT |
1.11 miles |
|
Jo Richardson Community School
Gale Street, Castle Green, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 4UN |
1.19 miles |
|
The Brittons Academy
Ford Lane, Rainham, Essex, RM13 7BB |
1.54 miles |
|
Robert Clack School
Gosfield Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JU |
1.66 miles |
|
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Terling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JT |
1.66 miles |
|
Barking and Dagenham College
DAGENHAM ROAD, RUSH GREEN, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM7 0XU |
1.76 miles |
|
Riverside Bridge School
Renwick Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 0FU |
1.88 miles |
|
Riverside School
Renwick Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 0FU |
1.89 miles |
|
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Sandringham Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 9AG |
2.21 miles |
|
Mayfield School
Pedley Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1XE |
2.25 miles |
|
The Compass School
373 London Road, Romford, RM7 9NU |
2.32 miles |