The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 888
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 10.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mrs Alex Dias (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Waremead Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6TF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Valentines High School
Secondary · 668m away
Fullwood Primary School
Primary · 838m away
Beehive Preparatory School
Independent · 857m away
Newbury Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Redbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cranbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Beal High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gearies Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gearies Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gearies Primary School?
Gearies Primary School currently has 888 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gearies Primary School take?
Gearies Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gearies Primary School?
Gearies Primary School is in Ilford, IG2 6TF, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gearies Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gearies Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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