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Aldborough Primary School

Free schools · Ilford · IG3 8HZ

Ages 4–11 · 347 pupils · Redbridge

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

83%

Overall absence

4.9%

Admissions demand

0.84 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-07-21

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)83%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
109.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
112.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.9%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
2.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
373

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.84 · Often has places

1st preferences

37

Places offered

44

1st-preference offers

37

Total preferences (any rank)
171
Preferred offers (top 3)
44
Applications from outside LA
7
Offers to outside-LA applicants
3

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill83%

347 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
347
Boys / girls
172 / 175
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
347 / 420 (83%)
Free school meals
28.2%
FSM pupils
98
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Academy trust
LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Sponsor
Loxford School Trust Ltd
Headteacher
Mr Abu Toki

Location

Address
231 Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings
Postcode
IG3 8HZ
Town
Ilford
County
Essex
Local authority
Redbridge
District
Redbridge
Constituency
Ilford South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (primary), Ages 4–11, in Ilford, Redbridge, 347 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 28.2%.

Open schools in Ilford
56
Primary schools in Ilford
31
Academies among open schools in Ilford
20% (11)
Open schools in IG3
11
Primary in IG3
7
Open schools in Redbridge LA
95
Primary in Redbridge LA
52

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Ilford · IG3 8UG · Redbridge

    Ages 3–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM29.1%
    • Demand0.78

    0.0 miles away

  • Newbury Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Ilford · IG2 7LB · Redbridge

    Ages 3–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM21.9%
    • Demand0.87

    0.6 miles away

  • William Torbitt Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Ilford · IG2 7SS · Redbridge

    Ages 3–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM27.9%
    • Demand1.07

    0.6 miles away

  • Farnham Green Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Ilford · IG3 8UY · Redbridge

    Ages 3–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM24.9%
    • Demand0.88

    0.6 miles away

  • Barley Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM28.6%
    • Demand0.85

    0.8 miles away

  • South Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Ilford · IG3 9HF · Redbridge

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence8.6%
    • FSM20.9%
    • Demand0.84

    0.9 miles away

  • Christchurch Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Ilford · IG1 4LQ · Redbridge

    Ages 3–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM21.2%
    • Demand0.89

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Abu Toki
Telephone
02081668348
Website
www.aldborough.net/

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