Barking and Dagenham
William Ford CofE Junior School
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What the data says
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67% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, above the national average of around 61%.
- 67%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 10%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
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We have not collected Barking and Dagenham council’s allocation figures for this school yet. We only show a verdict when we can cite the council’s published figures. Check Barking and Dagenham’s allocation booklet, or the school’s website.
KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 67.0% | 10.0% | 79.0% | 80.0% | 76.0% | 106.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 72.0% | 8.0% | 77.0% | 82.0% | 75.0% | 105.0 | 105.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 51.0% | 0.0% | 61.0% | 75.0% | 70.0% | 102.0 | 104.0 |
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School information
| URN | 101234 |
| Local authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher David Huntingford |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | RM10 9JS |
| Latest pupils | 321 |
| FSM eligible | 35.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Ford Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9JS
www.williamfordschool.co.uk/View local authority page2082706582| DfE number | 3301 |
| UKPRN | 10071429 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 7 Jul 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 15 Sept 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Publication date | 15 Sept 2024 |