Gearies Primary School
#218 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#1371 of 15,697 nationally
About Gearies Primary School
Gearies Primary School is a local authority primary located in Ilford, in the Redbridge local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 884 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 85.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 218th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (97th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (73th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 884; capacity filled 97.6%.
There are 49 schools in Ilford; Gearies Primary School ranks 8th of 44 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)78%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)27%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gearies Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 884
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 78%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 27%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Gearies Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students · 283 m away
Valentines High School
Ilford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,357 students · 668 m away
Fullwood Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
458 students · 838 m away
Beehive Preparatory School
Ilford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
44 students · 857 m away
Parkhill Infants' School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
381 students · 1.1 km away
Parkhill Junior School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
442 students · 1.1 km away
Newbury Park Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
752 students · 1.1 km away
Redbridge Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
808 students · 1.3 km away
Cranbrook Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
786 students · 1.4 km away
Ilford County High School
Ilford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,115 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Coleridge Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
882 students
Parklands Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
881 students
Central Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
879 students
Grafton Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
892 students
Roding Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
892 students
Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
892 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gearies Primary School a good school?
Gearies Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 85.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #218 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gearies Primary School rank in London?
Gearies Primary School ranks #218 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #1371 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gearies Primary School?
Gearies Primary School had 884 students in 2025.
Is Gearies Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Gearies Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Gearies Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gearies Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.