Gordon Primary School
#127 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#840 of 15,697 nationally
About Gordon Primary School
Gordon 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 398 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 89.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 127th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (99th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 398; capacity filled 84.3%.
There are 49 schools in Ilford; Gordon Primary School ranks 2nd 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%)94%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)36%
- 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%)18.8%
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 Gordon Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 398
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 84.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 94%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 36%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Gordon Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
338 students · 190 m away
Winston Way Academy
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
616 students · 540 m away
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Ilford · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,777 students · 643 m away
South Park Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
592 students · 737 m away
Loxford School
Ilford · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
2,799 students · 801 m away
Woodlands Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
558 students · 843 m away
Cleveland Road Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
899 students · 880 m away
The Palmer Catholic Academy
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,132 students · 1.0 km away
Christchurch Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
1,084 students · 1.1 km away
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Queensbridge Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
398 students
Woodcroft Primary School
EDGWARE · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
398 students
Eliot Bank Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
397 students
Allfarthing Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
397 students
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Sidcup · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
397 students
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Purley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gordon Primary School a good school?
Gordon Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 89.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #127 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 Gordon Primary School rank in London?
Gordon Primary School ranks #127 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #840 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gordon Primary School?
Gordon Primary School had 398 students in 2025.
Is Gordon Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Gordon Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Gordon Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gordon Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.