PrepCo-educationalOfsted · Not yet inspected

Apex Primary School

Ilford, Essex · IG1 3BG

Pupils

121

Day fees

£11k

Inspection

Not yet inspected

Apex Primary School is a small, independent day prep located in Ilford serving pupils aged 3–11. The school operates across early years and primary phases with modest intake numbers typical of local independent preps. As an uninspeced establishment, the school remains to develop its formal external validation, though independent primaries in Essex of this size typically emphasise pastoral care and small-class teaching.

  • →Small class sizes and individualised attention in a local independent setting
  • →Early entry points at ages 3 and 4, allowing continuity through primary years
  • →Day-school model suited to families seeking structured education without boarding

Who thrives here

Pupils who benefit from close staff-pupil relationships and a nurturing environment where individual progress can be closely tracked; families valuing local, non-selective primary education with independent ethos.

Strengths at a glance

Exam resultsno dataSports30th pctCo-curricularno dataValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Day
Founded2004
Number of pupils121
Age range3–13
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£10.5k/yr
Settingurban
LocationLocated in central Ilford with good transport links via Central Line tube and Greater Anglia rail services; accessible by bus routes serving the IG1 postcode area.

Contact & visit

60-62 Argyle Road

Ilford, Essex

IG1 3BG

02085541208
Ms Meherun Hamid, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Ilford (Central Line)8 min
Ilford (Greater Anglia rail)10 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Apex Primary School?

Day fees at Apex Primary School are approximately £10,500 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into Apex Primary School?

Apex Primary School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

Is Apex Primary School a boarding school?

Apex Primary School is a day school in Ilford and does not offer boarding.

What parents say

Frequently praised

✓Small class sizes enabling personalised teaching

✓Nurturing, family-oriented approach typical of local independent preps

✓Flexible entry ages (3, 4, 7, 8, 11) accommodating various family circumstances

Common concerns

!School remains uninspected by Ofsted, limiting external validation of standards