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Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base Catchment Area

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

Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base is a community primary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 607 pupils, and a capacity of 678 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

607

Pupils

678

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base?

The catchment area for Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base is the geographic zone Barking and Dagenham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Barking and Dagenham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base 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: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

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Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base: 678 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base has a published admission number of 678 places. 607 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 678, Barking and Dagenham's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25.2% of pupils at Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Barking and Dagenham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Barking and Dagenham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Barking and Dagenham school admissions →

Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base: School Information

Full address
Alibon Road, Dagenham, RM10 8DF
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
25.2% of pupils
DfE URN
130357

Other Primary Schools in Dagenham

If Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dagenham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base

What is the catchment area for Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base?

The catchment area for Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base is the geographic zone Barking and Dagenham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Barking and Dagenham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base oversubscribed?

Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base is operating close to its capacity of 678 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base?

Admission to Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base 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 Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base cover?

Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base 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 Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base?

Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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