Loxford School
Ilford, IG1 2UT · Redbridge · all-through school
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5th of 19 secondary schools in Redbridge we can score. 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 — 9.6/10 against 882 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 61.8 · 84 | 30% | 2.51 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.08 · 98 | 25% | 2.46 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.1 · 83 | 10% | 0.83 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Loxford School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 60.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.08 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 (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a School Council, Sports Days, a Swimming gala, and instrumental and vocal lessons. Trips include a Year 3 Young VA visit, an Inclusion Trip to LEGOLAND, a Year 5 WonderDome Experience, and an Aqua Action outdoor water obstacle course.
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,799 pupils against a stated capacity of 3,000. 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 their high Progress 8 scores through Key Stage 4? What specific support is available for pupils joining in Year 3 or 5 to prepare for their upcoming trips? How does the school manage class sizes given the current spare
What Ofsted said about Loxford School
Overview
Pupils at Loxford School receive an “exceptional education” that is consistently high quality from early years through to the sixth form. The school is judged as outstanding across all inspection categories, with leaders maintaining a “sharply focused” approach to ensuring all pupils achieve well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well sequenced and carefully thought through,” with “very clear links across subjects” that help pupils build knowledge securely.
- Reading is treated as the “bedrock” of the curriculum, with a logical phonics programme that ensures pupils gain “fluency and confidence.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “very well supported” through targeted interventions and close collaboration with specialists.
- Staff maintain “consistently high expectations” for behaviour, resulting in pupils who are “respectful and considerate” and committed to their learning.
- Sixth-form students act as “excellent role models,” participating in programmes designed to develop “wider skills, independence and critical thinking.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating an “open and positive culture” that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56.9 |
| 2024/25 | 54.4 |
| 2025/26 | 54.1 |
| 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
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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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