William Torbitt Primary School, Ilford

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a school that lies at the heart of the community, where the children's learning is paramount, and the learning of the whole school community is highly valued and encouraged. There are high expectations of staff as well as pupils, and a continual striving for excellence."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, karate and dance.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at William Torbitt Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 85% in Redbridge and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 83% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 39 families put William Torbitt Primary School as their first choice and 101 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to William Torbitt Primary School are Aldborough Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 92% reading, 94% maths); Downshall Primary School (0.6 miles, 80% reading, 86% maths); Farnham Green Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 85% maths); and Newbury Park Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 74% maths).

William Torbitt Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

46.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (63%), Mixed (8%) and Black (6%).

In 2026, 52 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 29 (5.9%) 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.

William Torbitt Primary School had 30 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Newbury Park Station, about 660 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Aldborough Road South, 90 metres away.

In 2024/25, William Torbitt Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to William Torbitt Primary School are Oaks Park High School (0.3 miles), Atam Academy (0.8 miles), Seven Kings School (0.9 miles) and Chadwell Heath Academy (0.9 miles).