The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 874
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 26%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Dr Kulvarn Atwal (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Uphall Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 2JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Margarets CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Altmore Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lathom Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Langdon School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.8km away
Langdon Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.8km away
Plashet, City of London Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Gascoigne Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Uphall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Uphall Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Uphall Primary School?
Uphall Primary School currently has 874 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Uphall Primary School take?
Uphall Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Uphall Primary School?
Uphall Primary School is in Ilford, IG1 2JD, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Uphall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Uphall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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