Gilbert Colvin Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Strafford Avenue Ilford Essex IG5 0TL |
| Phone | 02085504630 |
| Reference Number | 102805 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 404 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.98%
Girls: 48.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 81.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 19 | 45 |
| 2 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | 25 | 26 | 51 |
| 4 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 5 | 18 | 24 | 42 |
| 6 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 21.3% |
| Pakistani | 15.1% |
| Asian, Other | 13.9% |
| White, British | 7.7% |
| African | 7.4% |
| Indian | 7.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 3.5% |
| Caribbean | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2023-11-28 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-02-27 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-06-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-21 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-10-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-07-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-02-05 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 5.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Clore Tikva School
115 Fullwell Avenue, Barkingside, Clore Tikva School, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2JN |
0.45 miles |
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Glade Primary School
Atherton Road, Clayhall, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0PF |
0.51 miles |
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Mossford Green Primary School
Fairlop Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2EW |
0.51 miles |
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Fairlop Primary School
Colvin Gardens, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2LH |
0.55 miles |
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Parkhill Infants' School
Lord Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0DB |
0.55 miles |
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Parkhill Junior School
Lord Avenue, Clayhall, Ig13se, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0DB |
0.55 miles |
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Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School
Forest Road, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3HB |
0.74 miles |
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Fullwood Primary School
21-24 Burford Close, Off Hatley Avenue, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 1ER |
0.84 miles |
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Roding Primary School
Roding Lane North, Woodford Bridge, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8NP |
0.85 miles |
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Avanti Court Primary School
Carlton Drive, Barkingside, Essex, IG6 1LZ |
0.94 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6RG |
1.05 miles |
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Gearies Primary School
Waremead Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6TF |
1.08 miles |
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Hatton Special School
Roding Lane South, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8EU |
1.12 miles |
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Beehive Preparatory School
233 Beehive Lane, Redbridge, Ilford, Essex, IG4 5ED |
1.12 miles |
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Limes Farm Junior School
Limes Avenue, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5LP |
1.15 miles |
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Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
Limes Avenue, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5LP |
1.15 miles |
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Redbridge Primary School
College Gardens, Redbridge, Ilford, Essex, IG4 5HW |
1.26 miles |
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Ray Lodge Primary School
Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 7JQ |
1.37 miles |
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Newbury Park Primary School
Perryman's Farm Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7LB |
1.51 miles |
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Oakdale Junior School
Oakdale Road, Redbridge, South Woodford, London, E18 1JX |
1.57 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Caterham High School
Caterham Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0QW |
0.37 miles |
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Ilford County High School
Fremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2JB |
0.4 miles |
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New Rush Hall School
Fencepiece Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2LB |
0.73 miles |
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King Solomon High School
Forest Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3HB |
0.77 miles |
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St John's RC School (Essex)
Turpins Lane, Woodford Bridge, Essex, IG8 8AX |
0.97 miles |
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Beal High School
Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, Essex, IG4 5LP |
1.02 miles |
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Stradbroke
133 Stradbroke Grove, Ilford, IG5 0DL |
1.15 miles |
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West Hatch High School
High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5BT |
1.21 miles |
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Valentines High School
Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6HX |
1.47 miles |
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Oaks Park High School
45-65 Oaks Lane, Newbury Park, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7PQ |
1.5 miles |
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Luxborough Court School
Luxborough Lane, Chigwell, Essex, Essex, IG7 5AA |
1.58 miles |
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Woodbridge High School
St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 7DQ |
1.61 miles |
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Wanstead High School
Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, London, E11 2JZ |
1.99 miles |
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Seven Kings School
Ley Street, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7BT |
1.99 miles |
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Chigwell School
High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QF |
2.11 miles |
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Forest Academy
Harbourer Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3TN |
2.15 miles |
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Little Heath School
Hainault Road, Little Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 5RX |
2.24 miles |
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Atam Academy
Little Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4XX |
2.27 miles |
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The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Morland Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4JU |
2.28 miles |
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Read Academy Education
34-38 Mansfield Road, Ilford, Essex, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3BD |
2.28 miles |