Little Ilford School
London, E12 6JB · Newham · secondary school
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12th of 20 secondary schools in Newham we can score, 21 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 224 of them, against 6.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 50.6 · 64 | 30% | 1.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.25 · 69 | 25% | 1.72 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.5 · 58 | 10% | 0.58 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Little Ilford School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.25 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Jewellery Club and Art Club, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,781 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,800. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Little Ilford School
Overview
Little Ilford School is described as a “calm, purposeful place of learning” where leaders maintain “high standards of education and care.” The report highlights a “culture of aspiration” for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, noting that students “feel safe” and engage well with a “broad and ambitious” curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum in Years 7 to 9 is “well thought through,” providing “breadth of learning and depth” with content carefully considered to achieve high standards.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “very well supported,” with needs identified accurately and an “ambitious curriculum” delivered.
- Personal, social and economic education is “broad and well-taught,” designed to help pupils become “active, considerate and reflective citizens.”
- A “strong careers programme” meets individual needs well, ensuring pupils receive guidance for “ambitious, well-informed choices” about their future.
- Governors “know the school thoroughly” and provide “expert challenge and support” to leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers check understanding sufficiently, as pupils do not always “remember securely” key ideas, affecting their ability to build on previous learning.
- Leaders need to embed the new behaviour system fully, ensuring all pupils and parents understand the approaches and are confident they are applied with “fairness.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff well trained to report concerns swiftly and rigorous records maintained.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.1 |
| 2024/25 | 47.6 |
| 2025/26 | 47.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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