A good community school school in Redbridge. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Manford Primary School.
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 103.0 |
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Declining trend (-0.5 per year)
Down -0.5% over 3 years
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"Believe in Yourself"
We are a Rights Respecting School. The school states it is a Rights Respecting School and has achieved the bronze award and is embarking on silver accreditation; the Diversity and Inclusion section notes the Rights Respecting status and ongoing work toward silver and diversity recognition.
Headteacher Mrs J Donnelly welcomes visitors to Manford Primary and outlines the school vision and motto 'Believe in Yourself'. She notes the school's commitment to high standards, UNICEF Rights Respecting initiative (bronze award, aiming for silver), and the goal of preparing pupils for their next steps with positive attitudes and skills.
Breakfast Club starts at 7.45–8.00am with a healthy breakfast; daily charge £4. After School childcare is available on a day-by-day basis with two pick-up times: 5.00pm and 6.00pm; daily charge £10 for the 5pm finish or £14 for the 6pm finish. Spaces are open from Reception to Year 6 (Reception considered case by case). Bookings must be made in advance via the ParentMail app; if your child will not attend, cancel the session in ParentMail to avoid charges. Contact: Sam Mustafa at the school office (020 8500 2143) for more information. Safeguarding policies apply to after school care.
Wraparound care includes Breakfast Club (7:45–8:00am) and After School Club (until 5:00pm or 6:00pm). Fees apply (Breakfast Club £4; After School Club £10 or £14). Booking via ParentMail; spaces available for Reception–Year 6; contact the school office for details.
Admissions are through London Borough of Redbridge. The school notes that twins or multiple birth siblings are typically placed in different classes. Preschool waiting list forms are available for admission to the preschool.
Preschool: The school offers 15- and 30-hour funded free childcare. To check eligibility for 30 hours, apply online. If not eligible for 30 hours, there is a fee of £5 per session. Session times (from April 2025): 8:45am–11:45am (AM) or 12:15pm–3:15pm (PM) for 15-hour funded pupils; 9:15am–3:15pm for 30-hour funded pupils. Optional early start at 8:45am is available for a £3 fee. For wraparound care: Breakfast Club and After School Club details as above.
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