Godwin Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Finnymore Road Dagenham Essex RM9 6JH |
| Phone | 02082704150 |
| Reference Number | 130919 |
Godwin Primary School has successfully maintained the standards established at its previous inspection, reflecting a strong commitment to fostering a positive educational environment. Pupils demonstrate a love for learning, supported by effective communication between the school and families. The school's values emphasize personal development, citizenship, and well-being; these are evident through various initiatives and opportunities for pupils. The high expectations placed on pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, have contributed to solid achievements across subjects, reaffirming the school's dedication to an ambitious curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 434 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.01%
Girls: 55.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 50.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 33 | 54 |
| 2 | 28 | 26 | 54 |
| 3 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 4 | 21 | 38 | 59 |
| 5 | 16 | 30 | 46 |
| 6 | 22 | 33 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 28.8% |
| White, Other | 19.4% |
| African | 14.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 03 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 27 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are eager to learn and enjoy coming to school.
- Strong communication with families enhances student learning.
- The school prioritizes developing pupils as responsible citizens.
- High expectations for learning are upheld, especially for disadvantaged pupils.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- A well-implemented phonics program assists pupils in their reading development.
- Pupils engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities that enhance their learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent subject knowledge among staff leads to gaps in pupils' understanding.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | ||
| Writing | -1.7 | ||
| Maths | 1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 2 |
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