Gordon 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.
Gordon Primary School currently has around 397 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.2% boys and 45.8% girls. Around 24.4% 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 8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 29%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 18.9% , followed by indian at 18.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Gordon Primary School, Ilford, IG1 1SU |
| Website: | http://www.gordonpri.uk |
| Telephone: | 02084782977 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Redbridge |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Veena Naidoo |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102808 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 472 |
| Number of Pupils: | 397 |
| Number of Boys: | 215 |
| Number of Girls: | 182 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 29.00% | 115 |
| Bangladeshi | 18.90% | 75 |
| Indian | 18.60% | 74 |
| Other White | 10.30% | 41 |
| Other Asian | 5.50% | 22 |
| African | 3.80% | 15 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 6 |
| White British | 1.30% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.30% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Primary School Gordon Primary School , IG1 1SU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | - not rated | 207 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | 3out of 4 | 207 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Primary School Winston Way , IG1 2WS | - not rated | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Palmer Catholic School Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 4out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 3,242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 550 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Barker Centre 474 High Road , Seven Kings IG1 1UE | - not rated | 799 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyleford School 200 Loxford Lane , IG3 9AR | - not rated | 813 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eton Community School Eton Community Centre , IG1 2XG | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Rivers London 627d High Road , Seven Kings IG3 8RG | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.