Gearies Primary School

URN: 133934 • Ilford IG2 6TF

Overview

Name
Gearies Primary School
URN
133934
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
70.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Alex Dias (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02085501803
Website
Visit
Address
Waremead Road, Ilford IG2 6TF

Summary

Gearies Primary School is a community school located in Gants Hill, Ilford, within the London Borough of Redbridge. With a capacity for 906 pupils, the school currently serves 888 students and offers a mixed-gender education from Nursery through Year 6. The school prides itself on fostering a warm and inclusive environment, emphasizing high academic achievement and the importance of a diverse community.

The leadership team, consisting of Co-Headteachers Dan Lea and Alex Dias, is committed to supporting each child in reaching their full potential. The school's ethos centres on providing a broad range of opportunities both academically and socially, encouraging students to develop a caring attitude towards their community and the world.

Gearies Primary School also maintains a strong connection with parents and the local community, offering various resources and support systems to enhance the educational experience. The school actively communicates with families through newsletters and updates, ensuring transparency and engagement in the school’s activities and achievements.

Key details

LA
Redbridge
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
906
Pupils
888
Boys
432
Girls
456
FSM %
10.20
Open date
2001-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2014-10-01
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 888 432 456 906 10.20
2024-09-11 904 460 444 866 9.20
2023-09-11 872 449 423 866 10.10
2022-09-11 872 449 423 866 10.10
2021-09-11 840 430 410 846 8.50
2020-09-11 808 405 403 756 7.10

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