Fairlop Primary School
Ilford, IG6 2LH · Redbridge · primary school
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29th of 49 primary schools in Redbridge we can score, 52 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 3,405 of them, against 7.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fairlop Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Karate, Chess, and Spanish, alongside sports such as Golf, Athletics, and Cheerleading. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 681 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How are the various after-school activities scheduled to avoid conflicts?
What Ofsted said about Fairlop Primary School
Overview
Fairlop Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are proud to be part of an inclusive community where they feel safe and receive strong support from staff. The school continues to deliver a broad and ambitious curriculum that enables pupils to achieve well in national assessments.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum that is carefully sequenced to ensure pupils build knowledge over time, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Teachers present information clearly using rich resources and emphasise subject-specific vocabulary, helping pupils produce work of high quality.
- Reading is prioritised throughout the school, with staff delivering an agreed phonics programme and intervening swiftly when pupils need extra help.
- Staff maintain very high expectations for behaviour and attendance, resulting in rare interruptions to lessons and high attendance rates.
- Pupils are empowered as leaders, supporting younger peers and representing the views of others through the school council.
Areas to improve
- In a few instances, pupils’ understanding is not checked in a timely way, meaning misconceptions are not always addressed quickly enough.
- The school should ensure assessment is used consistently to identify and correct pupils’ mistakes before they move on in their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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