Beam Primary School is a community school serving families in Dagenham and the wider Barking and Dagenham area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Beam Primary School caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 588 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 592, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 2 July 2025, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.