Village Infants' School is a mainstream primary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, for children aged 3 to 7. In January 2026, 53 of its 296 pupils (17.9%) were getting SEN support and 10 (3.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–7
- 296 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Barking and Dagenham.
17.9% get SEN support
53 of 296 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3.4% have an EHC plan
10 of 296 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism26
- Speech, language and communication26
- Social, emotional and mental health9
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 296 (places for 270)
- Headteacher
- Steven Carbutt
- Free school meals
- 18.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Barking and Dagenham
- School reference (URN)
- 101223
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Barking and Dagenham council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2016; standards maintained (March 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2016. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, March 2025).
Contact and getting there
Ford Road, Dagenham, RM10 9JS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Dagenham Park CofE School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Pathways School Special school · Ages 6–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Oxlow Bridge School Special school · Ages 3–19 0.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- William Ford CofE Junior School Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 32.9%, EHC plans 3.4% 0.0 miles
- Marsh Green Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 21.3%, EHC plans 2.2% 0.5 miles
- Godwin Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 24.2%, EHC plans 2.8% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Barking and Dagenham SEND schools in Barking and Dagenham
Questions about Village Infants' School
How many pupils at Village Infants' School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 53 of the 296 pupils (17.9%) were getting SEN support and 10 (3.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Village Infants' School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (26 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (26 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (9 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Village Infants' School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Village Infants' School?
Through Barking and Dagenham council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Village Infants' School?
You can ask for Village Infants' School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Village Infants' School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Dagenham Park CofE School, about 0.2 miles away.
Where is Village Infants' School?
Ford Road, Dagenham, RM10 9JS, in Barking and Dagenham.
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