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Gilbert Colvin Primary School

Ages 3–11363 pupilsDoes not apply
Ilford, IG5 0TL
Redbridge

Gilbert Colvin Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ilford, within the Redbridge local authority. The school has around 363 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Ilford can view Gilbert Colvin Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Ilford (IG5 0TL), Gilbert Colvin Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.9%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence15.7%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS93%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals33.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language66.3%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)1%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-1%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in IlfordSee the full area report for IG5 0TL