SchoolScoresWilliam Torbitt Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Eastern Avenue, Newbury Park, Ilford, IG2 7SS
020 8599 1209 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 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
78 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 15th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 14th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 10th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 34% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 58 parents who had raised a concern 15th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 15th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ilford. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%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
73 pupils in this year group.
64% — 11 points below the Redbridge average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 75% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 16% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 82% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 84% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 84% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 39 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 101 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 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 12th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.8% | 18.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 11.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 26th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 47.0% | 61.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 20th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 25th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 35% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.3 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 79% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.6 | 11.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 31 state primary schools in Ilford. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 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
- Aldborough Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Downshall Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Farnham Green Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newbury Park Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Avanti Court Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barley Lane Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastcourt Independent School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grove Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fullwood Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is William Torbitt Primary School's Ofsted rating?
William Torbitt Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2024.
How did William Torbitt Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend William Torbitt Primary School?
81% of the 78 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend William Torbitt Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is William Torbitt Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put William Torbitt Primary School as their first choice for 45 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 39 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 102820.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.