Gilbert Colvin Primary School
#1034 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#6580 of 15,697 nationally
About Gilbert Colvin Primary School
Gilbert Colvin 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 344 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 56.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1034th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 344; capacity filled 80.2%.
There are 49 schools in Ilford; Gilbert Colvin Primary School ranks 32nd 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%)75%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)6%
- 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%)35.6%
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 Gilbert Colvin Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 344
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 35.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 80.2%
- 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)
- 6%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Gilbert Colvin Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Caterham High School
Ilford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
953 students · 594 m away
Ilford County High School
Ilford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,115 students · 640 m away
Clore Tikva School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
294 students · 726 m away
Glade Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
428 students · 818 m away
Mossford Green Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
451 students · 824 m away
Fairlop Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
681 students · 884 m away
Parkhill Infants' School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
381 students · 888 m away
Parkhill Junior School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
442 students · 888 m away
Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
245 students · 1.2 km away
King Solomon High School
Ilford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
636 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
344 students
Hoxton Garden Primary
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
344 students
Southwold Primary School
Hackney · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
341 students
Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School
New Malden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
341 students
Wells Primary School
Woodford Green · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
341 students
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert Colvin Primary School a good school?
Gilbert Colvin Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 56.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1034 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 Gilbert Colvin Primary School rank in London?
Gilbert Colvin Primary School ranks #1034 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #6580 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gilbert Colvin Primary School?
Gilbert Colvin Primary School had 344 students in 2025.
Is Gilbert Colvin Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Gilbert Colvin Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Gilbert Colvin Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gilbert Colvin Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.