The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 94% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
94%
+32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
36%
+28.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 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
- 397
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Ms Veena Naidoo (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gordon Primary School, Golfe Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHyleford School
Special school · 744m away
Loxford School
All-through · Grammar · 801m away
Woodlands Primary School
Primary · 843m away
Cleveland Road Primary School
Primary · 880m away
Uphall Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Al Madina School for Girls
Independent · 1.5km away
Eastbury Community School
All-through · Grammar · 1.6km away
Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gordon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gordon Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gordon Primary School?
Gordon Primary School currently has 397 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gordon Primary School take?
Gordon Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gordon Primary School?
Gordon Primary School is in Ilford, IG1 1SU, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gordon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gordon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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