Southwood Primary School
Community school
Dagenham, RM9 5LT
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 26% in England
41 of 43 in Barking and Dagenham
Pupils
593
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
5.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 56% | 51% | 56% | |
| Higher standard | 3% | 2% | 7% | |
| Reading | 65% | 63% | 66% | |
| Writing | 70% | 69% | 76% | |
| Maths | 76% | 60% | 71% |
Nearby primary schools
- The Sydney Russell School · 0.2 mi · Report card · Top 23% in England
- The St Teresa Catholic Primary School · 0.4 mi · Not judged · Top 4% in England
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School · 0.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 31% in England
- Valence Primary School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 28% in England
- Grafton Primary School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 32% in England
- Five Elms Primary School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Top 42% in England
Best primary schools in Barking and Dagenham · Best primary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Southwood Primary School is in Becontree East (typical home £380,000, crime average).
What is Southwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Southwood Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Southwood Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Southwood Primary School is in the bottom 26% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.