Goodmayes Primary School
Ilford, IG3 9RW · Redbridge · primary school
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31st 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 — 8.3/10 against 2,483 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Goodmayes Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved this against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, orchestra, or individual instrumental tuition, and play handball, dodgeball, or rounders. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 643 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 are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Goodmayes Primary School
Overview
Goodmayes Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Leaders have fostered a ‘welcoming culture’ where pupils feel ‘valued’, ‘happy and safe’, and demonstrate ‘positive’ working relationships with staff. The school offers an ‘ambitious’ curriculum with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘confident, polite and kind’, behaving well during lessons and around the site.
- Teachers possess ‘strong subject knowledge’ and present information clearly, with effective adaptations for SEND pupils.
- There is a ‘strong focus on reading’ from Reception, ensuring all pupils become ‘fluent readers’ by the time they leave.
- The school provides a ‘broad curriculum’ with progressive knowledge building and a ‘well thought out personal development curriculum’.
- Staff are ‘well supported’ by leaders, and governors ‘carry out their role effectively’.
Areas to improve
- Staff must routinely ‘identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge’ to address misconceptions and ensure pupils are ready for new content.
- In some subjects, lesson activities do not ‘build clearly on the knowledge that pupils have learned previously’.
- In the early years, children’s use of language and vocabulary is not ‘routinely checked’, limiting their understanding of new concepts.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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