SchoolScoresUphall Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Uphall Road, Ilford, IG1 2JD
020 8478 2993 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 25 February 2025, 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
127 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 7th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th 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% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 45 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 4th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 80 parents who had raised a concern Joint 7th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 90% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 77% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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
104 pupils in this year group.
76% — about the same as the Redbridge average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 75% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 16% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 82% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 84% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 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. | 107 | 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 | 85 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 80 |
| Of those, offered a place | 80 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 142 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 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 6th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.5% | 18.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 11.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 9th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 80.4% | 61.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 30th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 28th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 6% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 23.8% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 95% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.0 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 81% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.8 | 11.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 23rd highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 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
- Cleveland Road Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northbury Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dersingham Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodlands Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Winefride's RC Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sheringham Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sir John Heron Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Essex Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kensington Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margarets CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Uphall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 25 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Uphall Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Uphall Primary School?
91% of the 127 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Uphall Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Uphall Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 80 families put Uphall Primary School as their first choice for 85 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 80 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 102819.
- 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.