The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 692
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 7.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mrs Clare Lynam (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ashbourne Avenue, South Woodford, London, E18 1PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSnaresbrook Primary School
Primary · 733m away
Hatton Special School
Special school · 907m away
Stradbroke
Independent · 924m away
Lilyvale
Independent · 971m away
Wanstead Church School
Primary · 973m away
Wanstead High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Snaresbrook Prep School
Independent · 1.1km away
Beal High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Nightingale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Nightingale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nightingale Primary School?
Nightingale Primary School currently has 692 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nightingale Primary School take?
Nightingale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nightingale Primary School?
Nightingale Primary School is in London, E18 1PL, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nightingale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Nightingale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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