SchoolScoresGearies Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Waremead Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6TF
020 8550 1803 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
102 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Ilford comparisons use the 20 of its 31 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Ilford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 5th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 12th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 13th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 43 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 88% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 82 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 35% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 77% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ilford figures pool parents at the Ilford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
115 pupils in this year group.
78% — 3 points above the Redbridge average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 75% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 27% | 16% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 82% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 84% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 84% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Redbridge. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 120 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 124 |
| Of those, offered a place | 113 (91%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 294 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 30th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 18.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 11.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 87.3% | 61.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 22nd highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 46% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.3 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 11.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 14.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), some aspects weaker 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fullwood Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beehive Preparatory School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Parkhill Infants' School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Parkhill Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newbury Park Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redbridge Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cranbrook Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mossford Green Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Avanti Court Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Gearies Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Gearies Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Gearies Primary School?
93% of the 102 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Gearies Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Gearies Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 124 families put Gearies Primary School as their first choice for 120 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 113 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 133934.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.