Newbury Park Primary School, Ilford
Newbury Park Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ilford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 30th-highest of the 33 schools in Ilford with published results, and 8,618th of 14,452 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Redbridge (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Newbury Park Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Newbury Park Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 85% in Redbridge and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 89% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Newbury Park Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 45 families put Newbury Park Primary School as their first choice and 166 named it as one of their preferences, for 65 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Newbury Park Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Newbury Park Primary School are Aldborough Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 92% reading, 94% maths); St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 73% maths); Downshall Primary School (0.6 miles, 80% reading, 86% maths); and William Torbitt Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 77% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Newbury Park Primary School.
Aldborough Primary SchoolSt Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolDownshall Primary SchoolWilliam Torbitt Primary School
What parents say
86 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Newbury Park Primary School (as of September 2025): 81% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 77% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (93%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (72%).
Who goes there
66.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (66%), Mixed (5%) and Black (5%).
In 2026, 62 pupils (8.2%) received SEN support and 33 (4.4%) 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.
Staffing
Newbury Park Primary School had 30 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Newbury Park Station, about 320 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Artillery Close, 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Newbury Park Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Newbury Park Primary School are Oaks Park High School (0.3 miles), Seven Kings School (0.5 miles), Valentines High School (0.8 miles) and The Palmer Catholic Academy (0.9 miles).
Oaks Park High SchoolSeven Kings SchoolValentines High SchoolThe Palmer Catholic Academy
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2011, 15 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
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school excels at teaching reading through well-trained phonics instruction and provides outstanding support for children with additional needs. Pupils benefit from a calm, orderly environment where they feel safe, build strong relationships with staff, and develop as confident learners. The school prioritises good attendance and personal development, helping children grow into well-rounded individuals.
Key Strengths
- Effective phonics teaching with well-trained staff and strong support for pupils who need to catch up
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, helping them access the same curriculum as their peers
- Strong pupil behaviour and attitudes, with pupils understanding and living the school's values
- High attendance rates above the national average
- Well-developed personal development including healthy living, online safety and celebration of different cultures
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment is not used consistently across the curriculum, meaning gaps and misconceptions in pupils' knowledge are sometimes missed
- Limited opportunities for pupils to develop and stretch their talents and interests
- Further support needed for staff in checking pupils' understanding in classrooms
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture where pupils feel comfortable reporting concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Golden time enrichment activities on Fridays, peer mentoring, ambassador roles, reading buddy scheme, visits to different places of worship
Newbury Park Primary School is a good school where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe. The school has high expectations for all pupils and provides strong support, particularly for those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
20.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
86 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 declined from 89% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 85% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 81% to 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
27.1
KS2
27
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Newbury Park Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Newbury Park Primary School.
- Super Star Sport Provision & Camp @ Newbury Park Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Ilford Seven Kings Kumon Centre840m away · Not yet graded
- Shine Clubs @ William Torbitt1000m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Newbury Park Primary 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
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Newbury Park Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Newbury Park Primary 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
- 115
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 16
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 115 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 101 slight.
16 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
23 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
84%
Available places
731 pupils
870 places
139 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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
62
SEN Support
33
EHC Plans
12.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
752
Total Pupils
370
Boys
382
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
30
Teachers
25.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,313
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,631
Per pupil
£4892k
Total funding
£224k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
14.9%
Persistent absence
763
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 Newbury Park Primary School
What are SATs results like at Newbury Park Primary School?
Of the pupils at Newbury Park Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is Newbury Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newbury Park Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Newbury Park Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Newbury Park Primary 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 Newbury Park Primary School?
Newbury Park Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 870 places.
How big are the classes at Newbury Park Primary School?
Classes at Newbury Park Primary School average 26.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Newbury Park Primary School?
Newbury Park Primary School has around 752 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Newbury Park Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Newbury Park Primary School in 2024/25. 14.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Newbury Park Primary School?
Apply through Redbridge's coordinated admissions process, naming Newbury Park Primary 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 Newbury Park Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Super Star Sport Provision & Camp @ Newbury Park Primary School (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Newbury Park Primary School's term dates?
Newbury Park Primary 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 Newbury Park Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 115 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 101 slight. 16 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 23 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 Newbury Park Primary School?
Newbury Park Primary School is at Perryman's Farm Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7LB.
Sources: Redbridge term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)