Gordon Primary School

A good community school school in Redbridge. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Gordon Primary School.

Ilford, IG11SU Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gordon Primary School
Ilford, IG11SU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102808
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Gordon Primary School, Ilford, IG1 1SU
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
472 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
418
Free School Meals
23.1% (97 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 103.0
2023 108.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
418 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-4.0 per year)

Down -4.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"All different, All equal, All learning together"

courtesy commitment cooperation consideration care Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance

The school serves a multi-ethnic community and celebrates diversity; it is committed to decolonising the curriculum and to valuing diversity, promoting equality and tackling discrimination. The curriculum and school life aim to promote British Values and a rights-respecting learning community.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Executive Headteacher Veena Naidoo

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc. phonics approach to developing reading skills Quality texts placed at the centre of planning for English A creative and pupil-led curriculum with a focus on lifelong learning

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions priorities: A) Looked-after or Previously Looked-After children; B) Children with an EHC Plan or where it is essential for the child to be admitted on exceptional grounds; C) Children with siblings already on roll at the school; D) The child’s date of birth, with priority given to older children. If allocated a place, children usually start in the Nursery in September after their third birthday. Reception admissions: Children normally start in September in the year they are five; priority is given in this order: A) Looked-after children; B) Children with a Statement of Educational Needs or where it is essential for admission on exceptional grounds; C) Children with siblings already on roll; D) Children living nearest to the school by walking distance.

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