Open State Primary Mixed

Ripple Primary School

Suffolk Road, Barking, IG11 7QS
916 Pupils
1,181 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
24.00% FSM %
475 Boys
441 Girls
About Ripple Primary School

Located in Barking (IG11 7QS), Ripple Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Barking and Dagenham.

It has 916 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,181. Current headteacher: Roger Mitchell.

Data for Ripple Primary 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 Eastbury
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 10072902
URN 101198
Data Last Updated 06-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Richard Hunter Chair of Governors 17/05/2023 16/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frances Akinde Governor 16/09/2025 15/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lori Buckle Governor 13/07/2023 12/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Angela D'Urso Governor 17/09/2024 16/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Marta Dobrowolska Governor 15/05/2023 17/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Valeria Giannuzzi Governor 24/05/2023 23/05/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Michael Kaitell Governor 22/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rahima Khan Governor 24/05/2023 23/05/2027 Elected by parents
Headteacher Roger Mitchell Governor 01/09/2005 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Regina Rahman Governor 29/03/2024 28/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lorraine Saunders Governor 16/09/2025 15/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Liza Vallance Governor 17/09/2024 16/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Ripple Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Barking, Barking and Dagenham.
Ripple Primary School has 916 pupils, with a capacity of 1,181.
Ripple Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Ripple Primary School is Mr Roger Mitchell.
Ripple Primary School is at Suffolk Road, Barking, IG11 7QS, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority, London.
Sixth form at Ripple Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Ripple Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Roger Mitchell
Suffolk Road, Barking, IG11 7QS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 101198
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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