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Becontree Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Becontree Primary School is a community primary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 465 pupils, and a capacity of 484 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

465

Pupils

484

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Becontree Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Becontree Primary School is set by Barking and Dagenham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Barking and Dagenham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Barking and Dagenham catchment area documents →

Becontree Primary School — School Information

Full address
Stevens Road, Dagenham, RM8 2QR
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
28.6% of pupils
DfE URN
101231

Other Primary Schools in Dagenham

If Becontree Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dagenham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Becontree Primary School

Is Becontree Primary School oversubscribed?

Becontree Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 484 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Becontree Primary School?

Admission to Becontree Primary School is managed by Barking and Dagenham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Becontree Primary School cover?

Becontree Primary School is a primary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Becontree Primary School?

Becontree Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.