Gilbert Colvin Primary School, based in Ilford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Gilbert Colvin Primary School currently has around 363 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 27.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.7%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 20.7%. pakistani pupils make up about 13.8% , followed by bangladeshi at 12.1%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Strafford Avenue, Ilford, IG5 0TL |
| Website: | www.gilbertcolvin.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02085504630 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Redbridge |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Liz Cohen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102805 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 429 |
| Number of Pupils: | 363 |
| Number of Boys: | 183 |
| Number of Girls: | 180 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.7% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 20.70% | 75 |
| Pakistani | 13.80% | 50 |
| Bangladeshi | 12.10% | 44 |
| Other Asian | 11.00% | 40 |
| White British | 9.10% | 33 |
| Indian | 8.30% | 30 |
| African | 7.70% | 28 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.60% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 3.00% | 11 |
| Caribbean | 2.80% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School Strafford Avenue , IG5 0TL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Tikva School 115 Fullwell Avenue , Barkingside IG6 2JN | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Primary School Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossford Green Primary School Fairlop Road , Barkingside IG6 2EW | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlop Infant School Colvin Gardens , Hainault IG6 2LH | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 2out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 2out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mossford School 32 CIVIC Way , Barkingside IG6 1HH | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.