Goodmayes Primary School

About Goodmayes Primary School

Goodmayes Primary School in Redbridge was rated Good across all five categories in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a rating it has held consistently since its previous graded inspection in 2013. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard score: 76% of pupils reached this benchmark in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits just above the Redbridge local authority average of 74%, placing Goodmayes 21st out of 50 primary schools in the borough and in the top 25% nationally. The school’s overall ranking score of 76 reflects solid, above-average performance for a state primary in this competitive London borough.

Digging deeper into the KS2 results, the school shows particular strength in maths, where 91% of pupils met the expected standard and 32% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. Reading also performed well: 86% reached the expected level, 39% hit the higher bar, and the average score was again 108. Writing saw 84% at expected and 15% at the higher level. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard across all three subjects (reading, writing and maths) was 8%, which is a useful benchmark for parents looking at selective secondary entry. While the school does not publish Progress 8 scores for primary, these attainment figures give a clear picture of a school where the majority of children leave Year 6 solidly prepared for secondary school, with maths a particular highlight.

The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, 202 families applied for 83 places, with 53 receiving their first preference. That 2.43 oversubscription ratio signals strong local demand. Goodmayes has a nursery provision for three-year-olds and caters for a diverse range of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and visual or multi-sensory impairment. Facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, a sensory room and a chapel. Clubs span drama, art, eco, film and science, while sports offered include tennis, netball, cricket and athletics. With 25.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a genuinely mixed catchment. It will suit families who want a well-regarded, Good-rated primary with strong maths outcomes, a broad extracurricular offer, and a clear track record of meeting the expected standard in line with local averages.

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