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Five Elms Primary School Catchment Area

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

Five Elms Primary School is a community primary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 459 pupils, and a capacity of 496 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

459

Pupils

496

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Five Elms Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Five Elms 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: 93% 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 →

Five Elms Primary School — School Information

Full address
Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM9 5TB
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
32.7% of pupils
DfE URN
101228

Other Primary Schools in Dagenham

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Five Elms Primary School

Is Five Elms Primary School oversubscribed?

Five Elms Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 496 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Five Elms Primary School?

Admission to Five Elms 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 Five Elms Primary School cover?

Five Elms 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 Five Elms Primary School?

Five Elms Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.