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Gearies Primary School
Waremead Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6TF, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.2 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
888
Capacity
906
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 2% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 78% of pupils achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school. However, while the school excels in many areas, further information on specific weaknesses is not available.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 27% | Top 3% UK |
Parent View (102 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
97%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
90%
Behaviour is good
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Good range of subjects
87%
School supports development
81%
School keeps me informed
79%
School has high expectations
78%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi26.4%
Asian Indian22.2%
Asian Pakistani19.5%
Asian Other9.9%
White Other8.4%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black African1.7%
White British1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.57983, 0.07043 · IG2 6TF
School details
Local authorityRedbridge
RegionLondon
URN133934
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Gearies Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gearies Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Gearies Primary School a good school?
Gearies Primary School scores 98.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Gearies Primary School?
Based on 102 Ofsted Parent View responses, Gearies Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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