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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Board of Governors (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- Latest newsletter is under "About us" "newsletter" (download)
- June 2024 Newsletter (download)
- February 2024 Newsletter (download)
- Admissions and Transfers (other)
- Policies (other)
- Uniform Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Cleveland Road Primary School (74.2)
- Highlands Primary School (73.1)
- Fullwood Primary School (72.2)
- Christchurch Primary School (68.0)
- Parkhill Infants' School (62.4)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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