The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 858
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 21.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mr Cassim Bana (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Drive, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighlands Primary School
Primary · 399m away
Valentines High School
Secondary · 795m away
Apex Secondary School for Boys
Independent · 835m away
Apex Secondary School for Girls
Independent · 835m away
Apex Primary School
Independent · 1.1km away
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Secondary · 1.3km away
Wanstead High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Aldersbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cranbrook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cranbrook Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cranbrook Primary School?
Cranbrook Primary School currently has 858 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cranbrook Primary School take?
Cranbrook Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cranbrook Primary School?
Cranbrook Primary School is in Ilford, IG1 3PS, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cranbrook Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cranbrook Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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