Gidea Park Primary School
#302 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#1826 of 15,697 nationally
About Gidea Park Primary School
Gidea Park Primary School is a local authority primary located in Romford, in the Havering local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 459 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 82.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 302nd of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (92th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 459; capacity filled 95.6%.
There are 51 schools in Romford; Gidea Park Primary School ranks 4th of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)75%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)20%
- 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%)10.2%
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 Gidea Park Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 459
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 95.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 75%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 20%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Gidea Park Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery
Romford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
163 students · 466 m away
Bep Academy
ROMFORD · Independent secondary · Ages 13–16
31 students · 698 m away
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
675 students · 972 m away
Marshalls Park Academy
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,174 students · 974 m away
St Mary's Hare Park School
Romford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
144 students · 1.0 km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
376 students · 1.1 km away
Squirrels Heath Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
600 students · 1.1 km away
The Royal Liberty School
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
749 students · 1.1 km away
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,381 students · 1.2 km away
Hylands Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
658 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Earlsfield Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
Barnfield Primary School
Edgware · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Erith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
Newtons Primary School
Rainham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
Five Elms Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
460 students
Henry Green Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
460 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gidea Park Primary School a good school?
Gidea Park Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 82.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #302 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 Gidea Park Primary School rank in London?
Gidea Park Primary School ranks #302 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #1826 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gidea Park Primary School?
Gidea Park Primary School had 459 students in 2025.
Is Gidea Park Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Gidea Park Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Gidea Park Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gidea Park Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.