Redbridge Primary School is a primary school in Ilford, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Redbridge Primary School currently has around 853 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 12.1% 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 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 26.6%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 25.4% , followed by indian at 23.8%
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: | College Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5HW |
| Website: | http://redbridgeprimary.redbridge.sch.uk/redbridge/primary/redbridge |
| Telephone: | 02085517429 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Redbridge |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachel Targett Adams |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 127046 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 817 |
| Number of Pupils: | 853 |
| Number of Boys: | 421 |
| Number of Girls: | 432 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.6% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 26.60% | 227 |
| Bangladeshi | 25.40% | 217 |
| Indian | 23.80% | 203 |
| Other White | 6.90% | 59 |
| Other Asian | 6.10% | 52 |
| Unclassified | 2.60% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 14 |
| African | 1.30% | 11 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 8 |
| White British | 0.80% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Infants' School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Junior School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Junior School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Infants' School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 3out of 4 | 1,681 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 | 2,998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Preparatory School 229-231 Beehive Lane , IG4 5EB | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SBK Independent School 203 Redbridge Lane East , Redbridge IG4 5DF | - not rated | 642 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton Special School Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.