Parkhill Infants' School
Lord Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Parkhill Infants' School is a primary school in Redbridge for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 93 schools in Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 October 2023, report published 29 November 2023
- 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 19 October 2023
Pupils really enjoy coming to this school and are eager to talk about what they do and learn. From the moment that children join the school in Nursery, they learn the school's expectations and routines. Staff have high expectations of behaviour, and pupils respond by behaving well. Staff use the school's routines consistently, and pupils are proud when they are 'Going for Gold'. Leaders have a strong vision for the school's curriculum: that it will be meaningful, memorable and magical for pupils. Staff also described how they are 'carried along with the magic'. This creates an atmosphere where pupils really want to learn. The school keeps the curriculum under constant review, looking for ways in which the curriculum can better meet the needs and interests of the pupils. There are occasions when the curriculum does not quite reach these aims; however, these are rare. This means that pupils achieve well and are well prepared for moving on to their next stage of education. Pupils spoke about their memorable experiences and, in particular, their learning about 'castles and crowns', with their trip to Mountfitchet Castle. The school has provided a wide range of activities, enrichment opportunities and trips. These include sports clubs, such as football, basketball and multisports, as well as creative clubs such as Lego, art and science, which help broaden pupils' interests.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the activities and tasks set for pupils do not focus precisely enough on the skills and knowledge identified in the curriculum. In these instances, pupils' understanding is sometimes less carefully checked, meaning errors and misconceptions are not consistently addressed. As a result, pupils do not develop the same depth of understanding in these subjects. The school needs to ensure that the curriculum is implemented consistently in these subjects so that pupils are supported to learn and remember more.
Pupil numbers and mix
381 pupils on roll, with places for 408
Schools near Parkhill Infants' School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhill Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Glade Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Beehive Preparatory School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Gearies Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Teague
- Phone
- 02085501730
- Address
- Lord Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, IG5 0DB
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- URN
- 133938
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.