Newbury Park 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.

Newbury Park Primary School currently has around 822 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 17.4% 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 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.5%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 21.4%. other white pupils make up about 18.1% , followed by pakistani at 16.5%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Perryman's Farm Road, Ilford, IG2 7LB
Website: http://www.newburyparkschool.net
Telephone: 02085546343
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Redbridge
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sebrina Dawes
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 102812

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 944
Number of Pupils: 822
Number of Boys: 423
Number of Girls: 399

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian21.40%176
Other White18.10%149
Pakistani16.50%136
Bangladeshi13.70%113
Other Asian13.50%111
African2.80%23
Other Mixed2.20%18
Other (any other ethnic group)2.10%17
White and Asian2.10%17
Unclassified1.50%12
White and Black Caribbean1.50%12
White British1.20%10
Caribbean1.10%9
Other Black1.10%9
Chinese0.90%7
White and Black African0.40%3
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%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: Above Average (1.3)
Writing: Average (-0.4)
Maths: Above Average (1.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
62%
Town average
70%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
12%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
107.4
Local authority average
107.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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 3,265 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newbury Park Primary School
Perryman's Farm Road , Barkingside IG2 7LB
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Aldborough Primary School
231 Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8HZ
3out of 4 973 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG
3out of 4 1,005 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Downshall Primary School
Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG
3out of 4 1,051 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Downshall Primary School
Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG
- not rated 1,051 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oaks Park High School
45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ
3out of 4 573 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Valentines High School
Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX
4out of 4 1,408 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Palmer Catholic Academy
Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU
3out of 4 1,569 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Canon Palmer Catholic School
Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU
- not rated 1,569 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ilford Ursuline High School
Morland Road , IG1 4JU
- not rated 2,002 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Girls 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 3,235 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 2,605 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Seven Kings School
Ley Street , IG2 7BT
4out of 4 893 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY
4out of 4 1,833 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Atam Academy
Little Heath , RM6 4XX
3out of 4 2,470 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Loxford School
Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT
4out of 4 3,235 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hatchside School
Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR
3out of 4 1,156 yd Free schools special Yes Mixed More About School
New Mossford School
32 CIVIC Way , Barkingside IG6 1HH
- not rated 1,174 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Abeng International Independent School
565 Cranbrook Road , IG2 6JZ
- not rated 1,384 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Five Rivers London
627d High Road , Seven Kings IG3 8RG
- not rated 1,676 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The John Barker Centre
474 High Road , Seven Kings IG1 1UE
- not rated 1,684 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.