Dorothy Barley Infants' School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dagenham, London RM8 2LL · Barking and Dagenham
#1063 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#6857 of 15,697 nationally
About Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Dorothy Barley Infants' School is a local authority primary located in Dagenham, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 223 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 55.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1063rd of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 223; capacity filled 61.9%.
There are 37 schools in Dagenham; Dorothy Barley Infants' School ranks 20th of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)18.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dorothy Barley Infants' School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 223
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 61.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
Dagenham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students · 65 m away
Roding Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
892 students · 533 m away
The St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Dagenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students · 738 m away
Manor Junior School
Barking · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
590 students · 1.1 km away
Manor Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
1,135 students · 1.1 km away
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Barking · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
2,418 students · 1.1 km away
Becontree Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
458 students · 1.1 km away
The Sydney Russell School
Dagenham · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
2,568 students · 1.2 km away
Mayespark Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
555 students · 1.3 km away
Monteagle Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
630 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Ashmole Primary School
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223 students
Crown Lane Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
Hallfield Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
223 students
Belmont Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
223 students
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dorothy Barley Infants' School a good school?
Dorothy Barley Infants' School has a Success Index (England) of 55.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1063 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dorothy Barley Infants' School rank in London?
Dorothy Barley Infants' School ranks #1063 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #6857 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dorothy Barley Infants' School?
Dorothy Barley Infants' School had 223 students in 2025.
Is Dorothy Barley Infants' School a primary school or a secondary school?
Dorothy Barley Infants' School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Dorothy Barley Infants' School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dorothy Barley Infants' School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.