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Valence Primary School, Dagenham RM8

Bonham Road, Dagenham, Essex RM8 3AR

Valence Primary School, Dagenham RM8

10 simple reasons to choose Valence Primary School

State primary school (community school) and nursery in Dagenham.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Very large school with an average of five classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose Valence Primary School

Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Dagenham and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Barking and Dagenham LEA.
On average, 30.1 pupils per class and 25.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately with cross-curricular linking to other subjects where appropriate. Primary Science Quality Mark Gold accreditation. Participates in the Eco Schools programme and has Green Flag status. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors with residential trips for the senior pupils.
School has a nursery and provides out of school hours care from 7.30am (school staff) to 6.00pm (external contractors).
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.

Find another school near Valence Primary School

Independent Prep Schools

Eastcourt Independent School (1.6 miles); Raphael Independent School, Junior School (3.2 miles); Park School for Girls, Preparatory School (3.3 miles).

State Primary Schools

The St Teresa Catholic Primary School, Dagenham (0.9 miles); St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Chadwell Heath (1.6 miles); Warren Junior School (1.8 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Raphael Independent School (3.2 miles); Park School for Girls, Ilford (3.3 miles); Immanuel School (4.9 miles).

State Senior Schools

Robert Clack School (0.6 miles); The Sydney Russell School (0.8 miles); Chadwell Heath Academy (1.6 miles).

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