The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 452
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 34.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mrs Julie Donnelly (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
Manford Way, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 4BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEarly Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School
Miscellaneous · Very close
Wells Park School
Academy · 588m away
John Bramston Primary School
Primary · 662m away
Coppice Primary School
Primary · 927m away
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 948m away
Forest Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
New Rush Hall School
Special school · 1.5km away
Fairlop Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Manford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Manford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Manford Primary School?
Manford Primary School currently has 452 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manford Primary School take?
Manford Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Manford Primary School?
Manford Primary School is in Chigwell, IG7 4BX, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Manford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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