Nightingale Primary School
London, E18 1PL · Redbridge · primary school
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17th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.6/10 against 3,317 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nightingale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 26.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join BOXXKids, Mindful, Chess Champions, 11+ Tutoring, Boo Theatre & Entertainment, Innovation Pod, and Karate Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 685 pupils against a stated capacity of 710. 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 support is available for the 11+ exam preparation?
What Ofsted said about Nightingale Primary School
Overview
Nightingale Primary School is described as a “vibrant, caring and friendly” environment where pupils are “happy and safe.” Leaders have driven “significant improvements” since the last inspection, establishing a “broad and balanced curriculum” that supports high attendance and exceptional personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “incredible” behaviour, regulating themselves well and showing “warm and nurturing” relationships with staff.
- Reading is “prioritised,” with clear phonics instruction and well-matched books helping pupils gain “accuracy, fluency and confidence.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “skilful adaptations” to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” featuring opportunities like opera performances and age-appropriate lessons on consent.
- Staff feel “well supported” by leaders who value their well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must use assessment “systematically” to check understanding, ensuring pupils secure knowledge before moving to complex ideas.
- Teaching activities in some subjects need to better support pupils in embedding knowledge and vocabulary in their “long-term memory” to prevent fragile understanding.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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