Roding Primary School, Cannington Road, Dagenham - School Site Merger and Relocation
What is happening?
Statutory Notice – School Site Merger
School Organisation Proposal: Statutory Notice
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Proposed Significant Change to Roding Primary School
Notice is given in accordance with section 19(1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 that the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham intends to make a prescribed alteration to Roding Primary school Hewett Road RMP 2XS from 1 September 2026.
• Description of the Proposed Change
It is proposed to:
Merge the sites of Roding Primary School Hewett Road Dagenham RM8 2XS and Roding Primary School Cannington Road Dagenham RM9 4BL with the school operating from a single site at Roding Primary School Cannington Road from 1st September 2026.
• The merger will involve the school reducing its planned admission number from 6 forms of entry per year group to 4 forms of entry
• The merger will involve the Roding Cannington Road site remaining open and all existing staff and pupils currently located at the Roding Hewett site moving to the Cannington Road site
• The merged school will provide education for pupils aged [e.g. 4–11 years]
• The new merged site will accommodate all pupils and staff from both existing site
Objectives and Rationale
The proposed change is intended to:
• Improve the use of school premises and resources
• Enhance the quality of education and facilities
• Ensure long-term sustainability due to falling pupil numbers and financial pressure on the school operating over two sites with reduced pupil numbers
• Provide better access to specialist teaching areas and outdoor space
Location of Proposed Site
The school will operate from:
Cannington Road Dagenham RM9 4BL
How to Comment or Object
Any person may object to or make comments on the proposal by 7th November 2025
Representations can be made through our consultation website https://oneboroughvoice.lbbd.gov.uk/roding-primary
Contact for Enquiries
For further information, please contact:
Andrew Carr Head of School Investments and Admissions.
Tel 07989 383769 or email consultation.response@lbbd.gov.uk
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