Schools across Redbridge
Local authority · 95 schools across 9 towns
95
52 primary · 16 secondary
59,357
92% capacity used
26
5 outstanding · 21 good
64,821
5,464 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
79.2%
KS2 Maths
80.4%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,888 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,310 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.4%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.0%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
76
2024/25
Absence trend across Redbridge schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
7%
Plans Issued
356
Assessment Requests
694
Tribunal Cases
0
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
73
Lodged
(1.4%)
48
Heard
2
Successful
(4%)
Primary (infant classes)
58
Lodged
(1.3%)
42
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
199
Lodged
(4.1%)
167
Heard
10
Successful
(6%)
Total
272
Lodged
(2.7%)
215
Heard
12
Successful
(6%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.