Parkhill Infants' School is a primary school in Ilford, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. 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.
Parkhill Infants' School currently has around 392 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 9.7% 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 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 35.2%. indian pupils make up about 19.9% , followed by bangladeshi at 11.5%
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: | Lord Avenue, Ilford, IG5 0DB |
| Website: | www.parkhillinfants.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02085501730 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Redbridge |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rebecca Teague |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 133938 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 408 |
| Number of Pupils: | 392 |
| Number of Boys: | 191 |
| Number of Girls: | 201 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.5% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 35.20% | 138 |
| Indian | 19.90% | 78 |
| Bangladeshi | 11.50% | 45 |
| Other White | 9.20% | 36 |
| Other Asian | 8.90% | 35 |
| African | 3.60% | 14 |
| Unclassified | 2.80% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 8 |
| White British | 1.30% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Primary School Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Preparatory School 229-231 Beehive Lane , IG4 5EB | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton Special School Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abeng International Independent School 565 Cranbrook Road , IG2 6JZ | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.