Churchfields Infants' School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 5 to 7
Ofsted: Outstanding

Churchfields, South Woodford, London, E18 2RBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Churchfields Infants' School is a primary school in Redbridge for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 93 schools in Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 July 2024, report published 15 September 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2024

The school offers a curriculum and ethos which focus on how best to support young children to learn, play, and develop. All staff work to foster pupils' love of learning. This is summed up in the school's motto of, 'Growing Together: Every Day in Every Way.' The school has very high expectations. These aspirations are realised. Staff work to ensure that pupils achieve the best that they can. The school prioritises ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have the English skills to communicate effectively. The school sees this as fundamental to pupils' future academic success and enjoyment of learning. Pupils' high standard of writing reflects how well the excellent quality of the curriculum and school routines enable them to express themselves. Pupils play and learn happily together. Their behaviour is exemplary. Pupils know that they can rely on their trusted adults to sort things out if there are ever any 'falling outs'. The school feels calm and learning is purposeful. Staff want pupils to develop their independence and curiosity. An example of this is in science, where pupils are encouraged to tackle tasks independently, applying the knowledge that has been taught. Leaders have clear routines to engage with parents and carers, and have built positive relationships. Because of this, the vast majority of parents are extremely happy with how the school supports their children.

Pupil numbers and mix

429 pupils on roll, with places for 450

Eligible for free school meals7%

7%, 19.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language26.1%

26.1%, 4.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support3.7%

3.7%, 11.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.7%

3.7%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Churchfields Infants' School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Churchfields Junior School0.1 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding91% met the expected standard
Oakdale Infants' School0.4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Snaresbrook Prep School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Oakdale Junior School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding70% met the expected standard
St Aubyn's School0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
5 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Julie Anderson
Address
Churchfields, South Woodford, London, E18 2RB
Local authority
Redbridge
URN
133936

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.