Farnham Green Primary School
Ilford, IG3 8UY · Redbridge · primary school
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25th 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 — 8.9/10 against 2,770 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Farnham Green Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Football Club, Shine Clubs, and the Arts Ambassadors programme. They participate in bicycle training and inter-school competitions, alongside arts events like Big Draw and The Fourth Plinth. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 350 pupils against a stated capacity of 682. 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Shine Clubs? How are places allocated when demand exceeds the 682 available spots?
What Ofsted said about Farnham Green Primary School
Overview
Evidence from this ungraded inspection suggests the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The school is described as “warm and welcoming” with “high aspirations,” where pupils are “happy” and demonstrate “respect and kindness.” Leaders maintain “high expectations” for learning and behaviour, resulting in an environment where pupils “take their learning very seriously.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “exceptionally well-sequenced” with “highly effective” checks that swiftly identify gaps in pupil knowledge.
- There is a “sharp focus on vocabulary,” helping pupils, including those with SEND, to “develop their language and communication” securely.
- “Behaviour in lessons and around the school is excellent,” with pupils paying “close attention” and showing “great independence.”
- The school fosters a “love of reading” through a “highly effective phonics programme,” leading to “strong outcomes in reading by the end of key stage two.”
- Attendance has “improved considerably” due to a changed approach, “rigorous” monitoring, and “swift action” when dips occur.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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