Oaks Park High School
Ilford, IG2 7PQ · Redbridge · secondary school
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9th 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 — 9.4/10 against 889 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 62.3 · 84 | 30% | 2.52 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.63 · 89 | 25% | 2.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.3 · 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.
Oaks Park High School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following a June 2025 inspection. In 2024/25, 57.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.63 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, acting, and public speaking groups.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,783 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,830. 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 in transitioning from Key Stage 3 to 4? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How are the acting and public speaking groups structured for new participants?
What Ofsted said about Oaks Park High School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous rating. Consequently, the next inspection will be a graded one. The report depicts a school where pupils “thrive” in a safe, diverse community with “exceptional” leadership and high-quality teaching.
Strengths
- Pupils “work hard and achieve exceptionally well,” supported by staff with “consistently high expectations” of work and conduct.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “well-sequenced,” allowing pupils to deepen knowledge and engage with demanding content, such as Chaucer and Shakespeare in English.
- Staff “expertly support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” ensuring they access the same learning as peers and “achieve highly.”
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils being “respectful and polite” and bullying or discriminatory language being “rare.”
- Leadership is “exceptional,” with leaders who are “reflective” and prioritise staff well-being and high-quality professional development.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.5 |
| 2024/25 | 53.5 |
| 2025/26 | 54.3 |
| 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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