Ilford Public School is located 56 km from Mudgee and 70 km from Lithgow. Ilford Public School is an integral part of a very active rural community that resides in the surrounding areas of Running Stream, Crudine, Mount Vincent and Ilford. The school enjoys a strong relationship with its parent body and various community and district organisations. The school's mission statement was developed in 1995 by the School Council and states that: In a caring, supportive environment we provide students with educational experiences founded on basic skills. We will challenge each child to develop to the best of their ability. We will endeavour to empower each student to take responsibility for their learning because learning is a lifelong process. We will endeavour to provide learning experiences that will stimulate and instil a desire to learn, to inquire and to create. Our work to achieve our aims will be characterised by team work through a collaborative approach involving parents, staff, pupils and community. A strong orientation program for Kindergarten and new students provides an easy transition into school routines.