Open State Primary Mixed

Dorothy Barley Infants' School

Davington Road, Dagenham, RM8 2LL
240 Pupils
360 Capacity
3–7 Age Range
15.30% FSM %
125 Boys
115 Girls
About Dorothy Barley Infants' School

Located in Dagenham (RM8 2LL), Dorothy Barley Infants' School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–7 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Barking and Dagenham.

It has 240 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Lauren Pearce.

Data for Dorothy Barley Infants' School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Barking and Dagenham
Region London
Administrative District Barking and Dagenham
Parliamentary Constituency Barking
Ward Mayesbrook
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10071953
URN 101188
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Dawn Larkin Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sue Matthews Chair of Governors 22/10/2014 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Chase Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Annette Graham Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Hunter Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Huntingford Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Edita Paulauskaite Governor 16/10/2025 15/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Lauren Pearce Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Vikki Whitby Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Hafaz Zafar Governor 16/10/2025 15/10/2029 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Dorothy Barley Infants' School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham.
Dorothy Barley Infants' School has 240 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Dorothy Barley Infants' School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7.
The Headteacher at Dorothy Barley Infants' School is Mrs Lauren Pearce.
Dorothy Barley Infants' School is at Davington Road, Dagenham, RM8 2LL, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority, London.
Sixth form at Dorothy Barley Infants' School: Does not have a sixth form.
Dorothy Barley Infants' School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lauren Pearce
Davington Road, Dagenham, RM8 2LL
Location
Quick Summary
URN 101188
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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