Ilford County High School, Ilford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ilford County High School is a selective grammar school where pupils work hard and achieve well in a supportive environment that celebrates cultural diversity. Teachers have strong subject expertise and encourage pupils to think critically, debate complex topics and develop independence in their learning. The school takes pupil wellbeing seriously, offering mental health support and creating a safe environment where bullying is dealt with firmly.
Key Strengths
- Strong subject knowledge and well-sequenced curriculum in science, mathematics, geography and PE with frequent practical work
- Teachers challenge pupils to think independently through debate and discussion of complex topics
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs using 'pupil passports' and specialist co-educators
- Well-structured personal development curriculum covering important topics like coercion, mutual tolerance and careers education
- Sixth-form students receive strong support with university applications and personal statements
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in some key stage 3 subjects like music lacks depth - pupils need more opportunities to perform and engage with a rich musical repertoire
- Range of extra-curricular activities is reasonable but not extensive and should be expanded to nurture pupils' talents and interests
- Pupils' motivation can vary in lessons when the curriculum is less demanding than it could be
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with appropriate local authority referrals, regular staff training on peer-on-peer abuse, and pupils well-informed about local risks including drugs and knife crime.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs available outside lessons, form time debates on current affairs, oracy lessons in Years 7-8
Ilford County High School is a selective boys' grammar school that provides a good quality of education with strong subject knowledge and high academic expectations. The school was previously rated Outstanding 14 years ago and maintains good standards across all areas.
At a Glance
13.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
46
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
131%
Over capacity
1,115 pupils
850 capacity
265 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Ilford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ilford
Admissions Demand - Redbridge
Places available
3,709
Applications
3,444
Got 1st preference
67.6%
Got preferred school
93.1%
Secondary admissions across Redbridge (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.54343%
Overall absence
13.08204%
Persistent absence
902
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ilford County High School
Mossford Green Primary School
Clore Tikva School
Gilbert Colvin Primary School
Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School
Fullwood Primary School
Avanti Court Primary School
Fairlop Primary School
Parkhill Infants' School
Parkhill Junior School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
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