William Ford CofE Junior School
Voluntary aided 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
Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me. - Psalm 25:4 5a (NIV) Bronze Winner - Making a Difference Primary School of the Year category Welcome to William Ford C of E Junior School, a Church of England school in Dagenham, East London.
We are proud of our Christian vision, which inspires us to work diligently, act generously, and seek peace. We provide an inclusive, high-quality education that aims for all children to thrive, not just survive .
Our curriculum is engaging and purposeful, with unique opportunities like our Lego-based learning and school radio station to build creativity, confidence, and communication skills. We also offer unforgettable experiences, from trips to France and Wales to West End shows. Visit us to see our vibrant community in action!
They should now be on the ferry on the way home from France - texts will be sent to update parents as I hear more and pictures are being posted to the website Tomorrow a group of year 5 and 6 pupils will be off to visit France for an amazing adventure! Safe travels! Safer Internet Day: Helping Children Navigate the Online World
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Football
- Lego
- Music
- Swimming
- Philosophy for Children (P4C)
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 101234
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Constituency
- Dagenham and Rainham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Robert Riach | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Harriet Spoor | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Nathan Mavila | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Tommy Harrop | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kemi Allen | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Sunday Alaydetoyinbo | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Tracy Ibukun | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John Harrington | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Andrew Carr | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David Huntingford | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
| Revd Joel Edwards | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2015 |
| Mr Eunice Karongo Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · 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