Farnham Green Primary School, Ilford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates an inclusive, happy environment where all pupils are challenged to achieve well, including those with special educational needs. Teachers use excellent questioning techniques and 'talk partners' to help pupils develop confident, articulate learning. The school offers exciting enrichment through its 'pledges' programme and extensive pupil leadership opportunities that build life skills and confidence.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally well-sequenced curriculum with clear focus on knowledge and vocabulary development
- Highly effective checks on pupil learning that identify gaps and misconceptions quickly
- Excellent behaviour and pupil engagement in lessons
- Strong leadership with robust professional development and staff coaching
- Effective phonics programme with strong reading outcomes by end of Key Stage 2
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School sleepover, meal out in restaurant, careers day, maths champions programme, digital leaders programme, school parliament, subject ambassadors, citizenship schemes, artistic talent programmes
Farnham Green Primary School is a warm and welcoming primary school with high aspirations where diversity is celebrated. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection in 2019.
At a Glance
24.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
27 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 88%. Maths has improved from 79% to 85%. Writing has improved from 81% to 88%.
Class Sizes
23.1
Avg class size
22.7
Infant (KS1)
23.4
KS2
16
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
1 unlawfully large infant class
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
51%
Available places
350 pupils
682 capacity
332 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ilford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ilford
Admissions Demand - Redbridge
Places available
4,274
Applications
3,495
Got 1st preference
88.8%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Redbridge (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.07142%
Overall absence
21.48148%
Persistent absence
405
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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