The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 363
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 27.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Ms Liz Cohen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Strafford Avenue, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0TL
Town setting
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Mossford Green Primary School
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Parkhill Junior School
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Parkhill Infants' School
Primary · 888m away
Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gilbert Colvin Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gilbert Colvin Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gilbert Colvin Primary School?
Gilbert Colvin Primary School currently has 363 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gilbert Colvin Primary School take?
Gilbert Colvin Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gilbert Colvin Primary School?
Gilbert Colvin Primary School is in Ilford, IG5 0TL, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gilbert Colvin Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gilbert Colvin Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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