Gilbert Colvin Primary School
Strafford Avenue, Ilford, IG5 0TL
Community school for ages 3–11 in Ilford. Mixed intake.
Gilbert Colvin Primary School is a local authority maintained community primary school in Ilford, within Redbridge, for boys and girls aged 3 to 11. It has nursery classes and around 360 pupils. The school was rated Good at its last full Ofsted inspection in July 2014, so that judgement is now dated.
At Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, with 6% reaching the higher standard.
The school says it aims to foster a community where every pupil is inspired to realise their full potential and contribute positively. It describes a caring, inclusive environment where confidence, self-esteem, moral values, diversity and collaboration matter, and names perseverance, courage, integrity and kindness as values.