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Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Goodgraded 14/03/2024Ages 3–11451 pupils
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Dagenham, within the Barking and Dagenham local authority. The school has around 451 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/03/2024, Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Dagenham can view Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 14/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)63%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake25.6%
Free school meals25.6%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language66.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.0%
Attendance93.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher18.6
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence25.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Dagenham
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