Mayespark Primary School is a primary school in Ilford, 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.

Mayespark Primary School currently has around 617 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54% boys and 46% girls. Around 22.8% 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 14.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 25.1%. indian pupils make up about 21.9% , followed by bangladeshi at 21.4%

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.

School Information

Address: Goodmayes Lane, Ilford, IG3 9PX
Website: www.mayesparkprimaryschool.org.uk/
Telephone: 02085992263
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Redbridge
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Emiley Davies
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 131304

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 682
Number of Pupils: 617
Number of Boys: 333
Number of Girls: 284

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani25.10%155
Indian21.90%135
Bangladeshi21.40%132
Other White7.90%49
Other Asian5.80%36
African4.40%27
Other Mixed2.90%18
White and Asian2.90%18
White British2.40%15
Caribbean1.80%11
White and Black African1.00%6
Gypsy/Roma0.60%4
Other (any other ethnic group)0.60%4
White and Black Caribbean0.50%3
Unclassified0.30%2
Irish0.20%1
Other Black0.20%1
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Below Average (-1.5)
Writing: Well Below Average (-3.1)
Maths: Average (-1.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
57%
Town average
70%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
12%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
107.4
Local authority average
107.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mayespark Primary School
Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
South Park Junior School
Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF
- not rated 685 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
South Park Infants' School
Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF
- not rated 685 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
South Park Primary School
Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF
3out of 4 685 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Becontree Junior School
Stevens Road , RM8 2QR
- not rated 828 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,278 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Canon Palmer Catholic School
Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU
- not rated 1,278 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Erkenwald School
Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP
- not rated 1,381 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mayfield School
Pedley Road , RM8 1XE
3out of 4 1,419 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG
4out of 4 1,759 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Loxford School of Science and Technology
Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT
- not rated 1,600 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Redbridge College
Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT
- not rated 2,972 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY
4out of 4 1,221 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Loxford School
Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT
4out of 4 1,600 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Seven Kings School
Ley Street , IG2 7BT
4out of 4 2,104 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Eastbury Community School
Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW
3out of 4 2,126 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Sydney Russell School
Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT
3out of 4 2,203 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Goodmayes Sixth Form Centre
Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX
- not rated 106 yd Sixth form centres Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Endeavour House School
78 Goodmayes Lane , IG3 9QA
- not rated 336 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oak House School
61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB
- not rated 938 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
SW!TCH Borders
The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT
- not rated 1,005 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Al-Noor Primary School
619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP
- not rated 1,098 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.