Valence Primary School
Community primary school in Dagenham (Barking and Dagenham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).At Valence Primary we aim to create a school where PRAISE is central to our aims. We recognise the commitment of parents, staff and governors in developing a positive partnership. Our children will be able to learn together, achieve together and belong together and will be well-prepared to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world.
Visitors, please note that Valence Primary School is located over two sites, Bonham Road and St. George's Road. Please check our Contact Page before visiting to ensure you are visiting the correct site before you arrive.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Swimming
- Little Wandle
- Zones of Regulation
Awards
7 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 101222
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Constituency
- Dagenham and Rainham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Avril McIntyre Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Sarah Hutton | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Abdus Salam | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Ann Parr | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ashik Rahman Razib | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Nancy Eale-Lembo | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Steven Adams | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Cameleta Ffrench-Young Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Cindy Bailey Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record