Gordon Primary School
Gordon Primary School, Golfe Road, Ilford, IG1 1SUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gordon Primary School is a primary school in Redbridge for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 93 schools in Redbridge. It ranks 11th of 49 primary schools in Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 February 2024, report published 21 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2024
The school is calm and orderly. Pupils feel happy and safe here. Children in the early years are curious and encouraged to be independent. They work together well. Pupils learn the school's routines and rules quickly when they join the school. Pupils' behaviour is sensible in the classroom and around the school building. The school provides a range of experiences to nurture and develop pupils' understanding of citizenship and their social responsibilities. Pupils are encouraged to reflect on their place in society as well as that of others. Pupils are encouraged also to join clubs that debate global and local issues as well the opportunity to become rights respecting ambassadors. Pupils are taught to be respectful of and kind to others. Staff are ambitious for all pupils. They prepare pupils for their next stage of learning, as well as preparing them for their futures as adults. They do this through scholarship programs and visits to universities. During work week, pupils learn about a range of different careers and how they link to the subjects that they study in school. They are also taught about financial management and the importance of saving for the future.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, what pupils know and remember is not checked as routinely as in other subjects so as to identify and address any gaps in recall or misconceptions. As a result, weaknesses in pupils' knowledge of prior learning are missed. Leaders should ensure that all teachers check routinely what pupils know and remember to identify and address any gaps or misconceptions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
398 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near Gordon Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Winston Way Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| South Park Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Woodlands Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 51% met the expected standard |
| Cleveland Road Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Veena Naidoo
- Phone
- 02084782977
- Address
- Gordon Primary School, Golfe Road, Ilford, IG1 1SU
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- URN
- 102808
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.