Churchfields Infants' School
96%
Capacity
434
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Churchfields Infants' School
Churchfields Infants' School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Redbridge community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 434 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Julie Anderson, it falls under Redbridge local authority.
Churchfields Infants' School is a popular choice with families — it received 408 applications for 120 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 174 were first-preference applications.
Churchfields Infants' School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 6 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Churchfields Infants' School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Forest School, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Netball, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Redbridge, Churchfields Infants' School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Churchfields, London, Redbridge, E18 2RB |
| Headteacher | Julie Anderson |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Number of Pupils | 434 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.8% |
| School Capacity | 434 / 450 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed120
408
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
174 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Churchfields, London
Redbridge, E18 2RB
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