Manford Primary School
Chigwell, IG7 4BX · Redbridge · primary school
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44th 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 — 5.9/10 against 1,893 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 41% | 1.41 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 26% | 1.80 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 460 pupils against a stated capacity of 550. 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 to bridge the gap between the 58.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision beyond the core curriculum? How has the teaching approach evolved since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Manford Primary School
Overview
Manford Primary School is described as a “happy and caring learning community” where pupils feel valued and safe. The report highlights high staff expectations and an “exciting and ambitious curriculum” that supports strong achievement in core subjects like English and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “good” behaviour, are “kind and considerate,” and feel secure, with bullying dealt with quickly.
- Leaders have designed a well-sequenced curriculum with clear learning sequences, helping pupils “remember for the long term.”
- Phonics is taught well, allowing children to “quickly move into reading fluently,” with additional help provided for those falling behind.
- The mathematics curriculum is structured effectively, enabling pupils to apply skills through “reasoning and problem solving.”
- Governors are “highly effective” in challenging and supporting leaders, while pupils engage in diverse extra-curricular activities and community roles.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all teachers possess the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver the curriculum confidently across every subject, particularly history and geography, so pupils can build on previous learning effectively.
- Leaders need to ensure early writing opportunities match the high expectations set for early reading, as children currently have “limited opportunities to develop or apply their phonics knowledge within independent writing.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff are well trained, vigilant, and work closely with external agencies to support vulnerable families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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