Churchfields Infants' School, London
Churchfields Infants' School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 7 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Redbridge (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Churchfields Infants' School in detail
Churchfields Infants' School in its own words
In its own words: "We are a large infants' school situated in South Woodford. We have attractive school grounds, including an outdoor classroom, which the children use as part of their wide curriculum, and age appropriate play equipment in every playground."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £6 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Churchfields Infants' School
For September 2026 entry, 172 families put Churchfields Infants' School as their first choice and 406 named it as one of their preferences, for 119 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 54 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Churchfields Infants' School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Churchfields Infants' School are Churchfields Junior School (0.1 miles, Outstanding, 95% reading, 93% maths); Oakdale Infants' School (0.4 miles, Good); Oakdale Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Snaresbrook Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 87% reading, 96% maths).
Churchfields Junior SchoolOakdale Infants' SchoolOakdale Junior SchoolSnaresbrook Primary School
Who goes there
7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 26.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (32%), White British (26%) and Mixed (17%).
In 2026, 16 pupils (3.7%) received SEN support and 16 (3.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is South Woodford, about 610 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Southend Road Woodford Green, 280 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Churchfields Infants' School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Churchfields Infants' School are Woodbridge High School (0.4 miles) and Woodford County High School (0.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The school offers a curriculum and ethos which focus on how best to support young children to learn, play, and develop. All staff work to foster pupils' love of learning. This is summed up in the school's motto of, 'Growing Together: Every Day in Every Way.'
The school has very high expectations. These aspirations are realised. Staff work to ensure that pupils achieve the best that they can. The school prioritises ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have the English skills to communicate effectively. The school sees this as fundamental to pupils' future academic success and enjoyment of learning. Pupils' high standard of writing reflects how well the excellent quality of the curriculum and school routines enable them to express themselves.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has planned precisely what pupils will learn and when this will be taught. This ambitious curriculum is designed and tailored to meet the needs of all pupils. For example, in mathematics, the curriculum is structured to build and develop pupils' fluency. Having a strong understanding of fundamental concepts means that pupils can apply these to a range of mathematical contexts, such as using addition and subtraction facts to understand simple multiplications. This well sequenced curriculum means that pupils' understanding develops exceptionally well over time.
The school has carefully considered how to teach phonics. Clear training means that this curriculum is successfully delivered by staff. Staff check pupils' reading and phonics knowledge often. This means that any gaps in knowledge are swiftly identified. Where pupils are finding aspects more challenging, staff ensure that these pupils have additional lessons to close any gaps and to help these pupils to catch up quickly. Books are closely matched to pupils' stage of reading. This helps to develop pupils' confidence and enjoyment of reading. Staff model how sections of text might be read with expression, helping pupils to be enthusiastic about the books that they are reading.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
7.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.9
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Churchfields Infants' School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Churchfields Infants' School.
- Stagecoach Woodford660m away · Not yet graded
- KidsOwn Ltd660m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Churchfields Infants' School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Redbridge. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Churchfields Infants' School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Churchfields Infants' School is in Redbridge; for families living there:
Apply to Redbridge for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 83
- Fatal
- 5
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 83 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 5 fatal, 11 serious and 67 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
358 pupils
353 places
5 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Redbridge council
Places available
4,215
Applications
3,417
Got 1st preference
88.2%
Got preferred school
97.8%
All primary applications across Redbridge council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
7.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
429
Total Pupils
217
Boys
212
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
19.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,976
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,322
Per pupil
£2108k
Total funding
£35k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
4.0%
Persistent absence
250
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Churchfields Infants' School
Questions parents ask about Churchfields Infants' School
What is Churchfields Infants' School's Ofsted rating?
Churchfields Infants' School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
What is the catchment area for Churchfields Infants' School?
No fixed boundary. When Churchfields Infants' School is oversubscribed, Redbridge allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Churchfields Infants' School?
Churchfields Infants' School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Churchfields Infants' School?
Classes at Churchfields Infants' School average 23.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Churchfields Infants' School?
Churchfields Infants' School has around 429 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Churchfields Infants' School?
4% of sessions were missed at Churchfields Infants' School in 2024/25. 4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Churchfields Infants' School?
Apply through Redbridge's coordinated admissions process, naming Churchfields Infants' School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Churchfields Infants' School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Churchfields Infants' School: Stagecoach Woodford (660m away, registered, not yet graded) and KidsOwn Ltd (660m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Churchfields Infants' School's term dates?
Churchfields Infants' School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Redbridge. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Churchfields Infants' School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 83 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 5 fatal, 11 serious and 67 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Churchfields Infants' School?
Churchfields Infants' School is at Churchfields, South Woodford, London, E18 2RB.
Sources: Redbridge term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)