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Grafton Primary School

Grafton Primary School, Dagenham, RM8 3EX
898 Pupils
920 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
21.30% FSM %
437 Boys
461 Girls
About Grafton Primary School

Grafton Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, in the London region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 898 pupils on roll. School capacity: 920. Current headteacher: Junaida Bana.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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 Dagenham and Rainham
Ward Valence
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 10071308
URN 101206
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Abbas Ali Chair of Governors 04/12/2025 03/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Roza Shirazi Chair of Governors 06/02/2023 16/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rafia Ajaz Governor 02/02/2026 01/02/2030 Elected by parents
Mrs Dina Aktar Governor 13/03/2025 13/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Abbas Ali Governor 09/11/2021 03/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Junaida Bana Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Anre Buchner Governor 17/07/2023 31/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Heather Cover Governor 08/12/2021 31/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Syed Ghani Governor 24/03/2020 23/03/2028 Appointed by LA
Ms Migena Karaj Governor 02/02/2026 01/02/2030 Elected by parents
Mrs Michelle Miller Governor 18/05/2022 16/05/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Nick Power Governor 01/11/2024 31/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Grafton Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham.
Grafton Primary School has 898 pupils, with a capacity of 920.
Grafton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Grafton Primary School is Mrs Junaida Bana.
Grafton Primary School is at Grafton Primary School, Grafton Road, Dagenham, RM8 3EX, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority, London.
Sixth form at Grafton Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Grafton Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Junaida Bana
Grafton Primary School, Grafton Road, Dagenham, RM8 3EX
Location
Quick Summary
URN 101206
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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