Ilford County High School
Ilford, IG6 2JB · Redbridge · Grammar school
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2nd of 19 secondary schools in Redbridge we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 648 of them, against 9.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 86 | 35% | 3.01 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 98.9 · 99 | 30% | 2.97 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.87 · 96 | 25% | 2.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 77.0 · 99 | 10% | 0.99 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ilford County High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 97.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 75.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.87 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Musical Performance, Chess, Computing, Debating, Warhammer, Politics, and Comics clubs. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,115 pupils against a stated capacity of 850. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is provided for pupils who need to catch up in English and maths? How are the new Ofsted area grades reflected in day-to-day teaching improvements?
What Ofsted said about Ilford County High School
Overview
Ilford County High School is described as a high-performing institution where pupils achieve "very high" academic outcomes and make "excellent progress" from their starting points. The report highlights a "broad and very ambitious" curriculum, strong leadership, and a culture where pupils feel safe, respected, and well-supported for their future education.
Strengths
- Academic achievement is "very high," with pupils securing grades "well above the national average" at GCSE and A level.
- Attendance is "high overall," underpinned by clear systems and a supportive culture that rewards punctuality.
- Behaviour is "calm, orderly and purposeful," with bullying being rare and dealt with swiftly.
- The curriculum is "broad and very ambitious," often teaching content beyond the national curriculum, such as further mathematics.
- Inclusion is effective, with "comprehensive" support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils.
Areas to improve
- The school should "sustain its effective use of assessment and build on its work to further enhance teaching and learning."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 77.4 |
| 2024/25 | 75.7 |
| 2025/26 | 77.0 |
| 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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