Gilbert Colvin Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Gilbert Colvin Primary School
Address: Strafford Avenue
Town/City: Ilford
County: Essex
Postcode: IG5 0TL
Telephone Number: 02 0855 4630
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Liz Cohen
Capacity: 429
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 344 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.6%

Location and administration

URN: 102805
DfE Number: 317/2021
UKPRN: 10076614
UPRN: 100023051336
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Redbridge (E09000026)
Constituency: Ilford North (E14001300)
Electoral Ward: Fullwell (E05011243)

Easting & Northing: 543461E, 190547N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 35' 46.11" N 0° 4' 11.7" E
Plus Code: 9F32H3W9+FX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Caterham High School (0.6km)
  2. Ilford County High School (0.6km)
  3. Clore Tikva School (0.7km)
  4. Glade Primary School (0.8km)
  5. Mossford Green Primary School (0.8km)
  6. Fairlop Primary School (0.9km)
  7. Parkhill Infants' School (0.9km)
  8. Parkhill Junior School (0.9km)
  9. New Rush Hall School (1.2km)
  10. Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School (1.2km)
Governors

  • Mr Daniel Acheampong - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2026.
  • Mrs Carla Moniz - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 May 2026.
  • Mrs Amber Qureshi - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 October 2028.
  • Mr Jeffrey Radmore - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2028.
  • Mr Ashlee Ramanathan - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2026.
  • Mr Ashlee Ramanathan - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Williams - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Mr Russell Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Mr Kieran Yeates - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mr Kieran Yeates - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2026.