SchoolScoresGordon Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Gordon Primary School, Golfe Road, Ilford, IG1 1SU
020 8478 2977 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 February 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 20th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 20th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 20th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 12th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 57% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern 18th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 14% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 20th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
34 pupils in this year group.
94% — 19 points above the Redbridge average, and 32 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 94% | 75% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 36% | 16% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 97% | 82% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 94% | 84% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 97% | 84% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 113 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 114 | 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 | 43 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 40 |
| Of those, offered a place | 40 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 138 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.9
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 8th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.4% | 18.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.4% | 11.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 86.1% | 61.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 28th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 7% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 30th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 4% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 25.4% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 99% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 31.7 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 100% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 19.9 | 11.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 98% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 46.2% | 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
- SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Winston Way Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Park Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodlands Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cleveland Road Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christchurch Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mayespark Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Uphall Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Apex Primary School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Gordon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gordon Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 February 2024.
How did Gordon Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 94% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 32 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Gordon Primary School?
59% of the 22 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Gordon Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Gordon Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 40 families put Gordon Primary School as their first choice for 43 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 40 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 102808.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.