Gilbert Colvin Primary School
Strafford Avenue, Ilford, IG5 0TLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gilbert Colvin Primary School is a primary school in Redbridge for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 93 schools in Redbridge. It ranks 36th of 49 primary schools in Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2025, report published 18 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Pupils at Gilbert Colvin Primary School enjoy a warm, welcoming environment where they feel safe, valued, and engaged. From the babble of water in the fountain at the front of the school to the 'zen room', the school's atmosphere is calm and orderly. This atmosphere is underpinned by the school's clear routines and shared expectations. For example, pupils quickly respond when staff ask them to move around the school and classroom. Whether this is the 'bug song' to move to carpet spaces or sharing actions to indicate they are ready to learn, there is a shared language to help pupils with maintaining focus and respect. The school sets high expectations for every pupil's learning. These are clearly realised in the curriculum and the way that pupils take part in lessons, engage in discussions, and show an enthusiasm for learning. As a result, pupils achieve well in school. There is a strong emphasis on early reading, with phonics teaching that build pupils' confidence and fluency from the early years onwards. Pupils are encouraged to be responsible, respectful and active citizens. They take part in enriching extra-curricular activities and school trips, such as to places of worship or the local library. These opportunities help to broaden their understanding of the world.
What the school should improve
- In the foundation subjects, the school does not identify and plug gaps in pupils' knowledge precisely. This means that pupils' achievement is not as strong as it could be in these curriculum areas. The school should ensure that assessment is used effectively in all subjects, thus enabling pupils to know, understand and do more.
- Some adaptations to teaching for pupils who have gaps in their learning are not fully effective. On occasion, these pupils do not make as much progress through the curriculum as they could. The school should ensure that support for these pupils is as effective as possible so that they learn more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
36 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
344 pupils on roll, with places for 429
Schools near Gilbert Colvin Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clore Tikva School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Glade Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Mossford Green Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Fairlop Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Parkhill Infants' School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Liz Cohen
- Phone
- 02085504630
- Address
- Strafford Avenue, Ilford, IG5 0TL
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- URN
- 102805
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.