The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 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
- 635
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 19.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mr Andy Tarrant (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Water Lane, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9HF
Town setting
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Hyleford School
Special school · 937m away
Loxford School
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Woodlands Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Becontree Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Cleveland Road Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is South Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
South Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Park Primary School?
South Park Primary School currently has 635 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Park Primary School take?
South Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Park Primary School?
South Park Primary School is in Ilford, IG3 9HF, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, South Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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