Clore Tikva School, Ilford
Clore Tikva School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ilford. It has a Jewish religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 15th-highest of the 33 schools in Ilford with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was 74% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below 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
Clore Tikva School in detail
Clore Tikva School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Clore Tikva is an inclusive, pluralist Jewish school in Barkingside. We aim to provide an inclusive education, celebrating and promoting understanding of our community, area, city, country and the wider world. We ensure that all children have a broad, balanced and relevant education which provides continuity and progression and considers the needs of all learners."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 27 October 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Redbridge
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Clore Tikva School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 85% in Redbridge and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (90% in reading, 86% in maths).
Getting a place at Clore Tikva School
For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Clore Tikva School as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Clore Tikva School are Mossford Green Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths); Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 89% reading, 78% maths); Fairlop Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 89% reading, 88% maths); and Gilbert Colvin Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 89% maths).
Clore Tikva School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Mossford Green Primary SchoolWohl Ilford Jewish Primary SchoolFairlop Primary SchoolGilbert Colvin Primary School
What parents say
57 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Clore Tikva School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 22 pupils (7.5%) received SEN support and 21 (7.1%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Fairlop, about 750 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Aintree Crescent, 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Clore Tikva School issued 3 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Clore Tikva School are Ilford County High School (0.2 miles), King Solomon High School (0.3 miles), Caterham High School (0.8 miles) and West Hatch High School (1.5 miles).
Ilford County High SchoolKing Solomon High SchoolCaterham High SchoolWest Hatch High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Clore Tikva excels at teaching reading and writing, with pupils receiving specialist phonics support and opportunities to participate in writing competitions. The school creates a warm, inclusive community where all children feel safe and supported, regardless of background or faith. Staff have high expectations for every child and provide strong tailored support for those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong approach to reading with effective phonics teaching and pupils developing confidence and fluency
- Broad, well-structured curriculum enriched by practical experiences in science, art, and music
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the full curriculum
- Calm, orderly behaviour with positive attitudes to learning
- Rich personal development programme including peer mentoring and leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistencies in how effectively teaching builds on pupils' prior knowledge in a small number of subjects
- School checks on pupils' learning not fully effective in catching all knowledge gaps or misconceptions
- Need to ensure curriculum implementation consistently reflects school expectations across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Peer mentoring, brain buddies, leadership roles, coding and problem-solving activities, computing, breakfast club, after-school club
Clore Tikva School is a voluntary-aided Jewish primary school that has maintained good standards since its last inspection in 2020. Pupils feel safe, supported, and enjoy coming to school in a warm, inclusive community.
At a Glance
11.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
57 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 86% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
22.5
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
9
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Clore Tikva School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Clore Tikva School.
- JAM Activity Camps Ltd340m away · Not yet graded
- Amanda's After School Club620m away · Not yet graded
- Redbridge Sports Centre Holiday Playscheme760m away · Not yet graded
- London MADA Clubs950m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Avanti Court IG6950m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Clore Tikva School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Redbridge's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Clore Tikva School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Clore Tikva 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
- 70
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 70 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 60 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
310 pupils
420 places
110 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ilford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ilford
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
21
EHC Plans
14.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
294
Total Pupils
147
Boys
147
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
16.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,776
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,338
Per pupil
£1803k
Total funding
£48k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.4%
Overall absence
19.6%
Persistent absence
291
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
Questions parents ask about Clore Tikva School
What are SATs results like at Clore Tikva School?
Of the pupils at Clore Tikva School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Clore Tikva School's Ofsted rating?
Clore Tikva School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Clore Tikva School?
No fixed boundary. When Clore Tikva 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 Clore Tikva School?
Clore Tikva School was not full in 2025: it ran at 74% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Clore Tikva School?
Classes at Clore Tikva School average 26.1 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Clore Tikva School?
Clore Tikva School has around 294 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Clore Tikva School?
6.4% of sessions were missed at Clore Tikva School in 2024/25. 19.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Clore Tikva School?
Apply through Redbridge's coordinated admissions process, naming Clore Tikva 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 Clore Tikva School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Clore Tikva School: JAM Activity Camps Ltd (340m away, registered, not yet graded), Amanda's After School Club (620m away, registered, not yet graded) and Redbridge Sports Centre Holiday Playscheme (760m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Clore Tikva School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 70 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 60 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 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 Clore Tikva School?
Clore Tikva School is at 115 Fullwell Avenue, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2JN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)