William Torbitt 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.
William Torbitt Primary School currently has around 508 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.5% boys and 46.5% girls. Around 23.9% 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 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 22%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 21.9% , followed by other white at 17.7%
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: | Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 7SS |
| Website: | https://www.williamtorbitt.redbridge.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02085991209 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Redbridge |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Clare Pike |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102820 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 622 |
| Number of Pupils: | 508 |
| Number of Boys: | 272 |
| Number of Girls: | 236 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.3% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 22.00% | 112 |
| Bangladeshi | 21.90% | 111 |
| Other White | 17.70% | 90 |
| Indian | 9.30% | 47 |
| Other Asian | 7.70% | 39 |
| African | 5.70% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 4.30% | 22 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 12 |
| White British | 2.20% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Torbitt Primary School Eastern Avenue , Newbury Park IG2 7SS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Torbitt Infant School Eastern Avenue , Newbury Park IG2 7SS | - 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 | 981 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | - not rated | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadwell Heath Foundation School Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Palmer Catholic School Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | 3out of 4 | 110 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethel Davis School 258 Barley Lane , Goodmayes IG3 8XS | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mossford School 32 CIVIC Way , Barkingside IG6 1HH | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.