Parkhill Infants' School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lord Avenue Clayhall Ilford Essex IG5 0DB |
| Reference Number | 133938 |
Parkhill Infants’ School is performing well, being rated as 'Good' overall with an 'Outstanding' rating in personal development. The school has a strong vision for its curriculum, aiming to create engaging and memorable learning experiences for pupils. The atmosphere in the school is positive, with pupils eager to learn and participate in a variety of enriching activities that broaden their interests. However, the report highlights that there are occasions when the curriculum does not fully meet its aims, affecting some pupils' depth of understanding in certain subjects. This inspection is particularly significant as it was the first routine inspection since the pandemic, marking a long gap since the last graded inspection in 2009 when the school was deemed 'Outstanding'.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 392 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.72%
Girls: 51.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 49.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 48 | 92 |
| 2 | 60 | 55 | 115 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 35.2% |
| Indian | 19.9% |
| White, Other | 9.2% |
| Asian, Other | 8.9% |
| African | 3.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| White, British | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and are eager to learn.
- High expectations of behaviour lead to a well-behaved student body.
- The school provides a broad range of extracurricular activities.
- Strong focus on early reading, with effective phonics instruction.
- High levels of engagement from pupils during lessons.
- The school emphasizes respect for diversity and inclusion.
Areas for Improvement
- Some tasks do not sufficiently develop pupils' understanding in specific subjects.
- Gaps in learning and misconceptions are not always addressed quickly.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 5 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Parkhill Junior School
Lord Avenue, Clayhall, Ig13se, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0DB |
0 miles |
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Glade Primary School
Atherton Road, Clayhall, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0PF |
0.49 miles |
|
Gilbert Colvin Primary School
Strafford Avenue, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0TL |
0.55 miles |
|
Beehive Preparatory School
233 Beehive Lane, Redbridge, Ilford, Essex, IG4 5ED |
0.57 miles |
|
Gearies Primary School
Waremead Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6TF |
0.67 miles |
|
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6RG |
0.71 miles |
|
Fullwood Primary School
21-24 Burford Close, Off Hatley Avenue, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 1ER |
0.72 miles |
|
Redbridge Primary School
College Gardens, Redbridge, Ilford, Essex, IG4 5HW |
0.72 miles |
|
Mossford Green Primary School
Fairlop Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2EW |
0.72 miles |
|
Hatton Special School
Roding Lane South, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8EU |
0.76 miles |
|
Clore Tikva School
115 Fullwell Avenue, Barkingside, Clore Tikva School, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2JN |
0.81 miles |
|
Avanti Court Primary School
Carlton Drive, Barkingside, Essex, IG6 1LZ |
1.05 miles |
|
Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School
Forest Road, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3HB |
1.06 miles |
|
Fairlop Primary School
Colvin Gardens, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2LH |
1.07 miles |
|
Roding Primary School
Roding Lane North, Woodford Bridge, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8NP |
1.13 miles |
|
Cranbrook Primary School
The Drive, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3PS |
1.25 miles |
|
Nightingale Primary School
Ashbourne Avenue, South Woodford, London, E18 1PL |
1.27 miles |
|
Newbury Park Primary School
Perryman's Farm Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7LB |
1.28 miles |
|
Oakdale Junior School
Oakdale Road, Redbridge, South Woodford, London, E18 1JX |
1.31 miles |
|
Oakdale Infants' School
Woodville Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1JU |
1.43 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Caterham High School
Caterham Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0QW |
0.36 miles |
|
Beal High School
Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, Essex, IG4 5LP |
0.54 miles |
|
Ilford County High School
Fremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2JB |
0.62 miles |
|
Stradbroke
133 Stradbroke Grove, Ilford, IG5 0DL |
0.86 miles |
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Valentines High School
Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6HX |
0.99 miles |
|
King Solomon High School
Forest Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3HB |
1.09 miles |
|
New Rush Hall School
Fencepiece Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2LB |
1.23 miles |
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Oaks Park High School
45-65 Oaks Lane, Newbury Park, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7PQ |
1.39 miles |
|
St John's RC School (Essex)
Turpins Lane, Woodford Bridge, Essex, IG8 8AX |
1.43 miles |
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Wanstead High School
Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, London, E11 2JZ |
1.47 miles |
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Apex Secondary School for Girls
287 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4UA |
1.55 miles |
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Apex Secondary School for Boys
287 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4UA |
1.55 miles |
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Woodbridge High School
St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 7DQ |
1.56 miles |
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West Hatch High School
High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5BT |
1.66 miles |
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Seven Kings School
Ley Street, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7BT |
1.68 miles |
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Read Academy Education
34-38 Mansfield Road, Ilford, Essex, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3BD |
1.79 miles |
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The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Morland Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4JU |
1.81 miles |
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Luxborough Court School
Luxborough Lane, Chigwell, Essex, Essex, IG7 5AA |
2 miles |
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The Palmer Catholic Academy
Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8EU |
2.14 miles |
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Ark Isaac Newton Academy
1 Cricklefield Place, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1FY |
2.24 miles |