The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 677
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Berriman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Colvin Gardens, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2LH
Town setting
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Ilford County High School
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Questions parents ask
What is Fairlop Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fairlop Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fairlop Primary School?
Fairlop Primary School currently has 677 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairlop Primary School take?
Fairlop Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairlop Primary School?
Fairlop Primary School is in Ilford, IG6 2LH, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairlop Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fairlop Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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